Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Interessensvertretung
English translation:
official representatives/representative associations
Added to glossary by
Susan Geiblinger
Jan 12, 2005 21:21
19 yrs ago
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German term
Interessensvertretung
German to English
Other
Government / Politics
Social services, social security etc.
Es gibt intensive Kooperationen mit den Unternehmerverbänden, wie bei uns IV, WK, Bauernbund.
Arbeitsmarkt Entwicklung
Arbeitsmarkt Entwicklung
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | official representatives/representative associations |
Robert Schlarb
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| 4 +3 | representation of interests |
Olaf Reibedanz
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| 3 +1 | special interest group/pressure group |
Kim Metzger
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Proposed translations
+2
29 mins
Robert Schlarb
Native in German
&
English
Bilingual German-Canadian researcher
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: German to English, English to German, French to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
12
Selected
official representatives/representative associations
The point is, groups in Austria such as the Bauernbund, Industrielle Vereinigung, Wirtschaftskammer and the Arbeiterkammer are not spontaneous, grassroots lobbying groups, but rather longstanding, traditional and highly organized entities with for the most part compulsory membership (e.g. as a self-employed translator I must be a member of the Wirtschaftskammer and pay memberships fees, regardless of whether I benefit from their services).
On the other hand, their officials have seats in parliament, are often cabinet ministers and traditionally have a say in legislation. So you see, this system is a far cry from Anglo-American ideals of the libertarian, civil society -- you are represented, like it or not.
Hence "official" representatives.
On the other hand, their officials have seats in parliament, are often cabinet ministers and traditionally have a say in legislation. So you see, this system is a far cry from Anglo-American ideals of the libertarian, civil society -- you are represented, like it or not.
Hence "official" representatives.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Yes,this describes the Austrian situation well."
+3
4 mins
Olaf Reibedanz
Colombia
Colombia
Native in German
Works in field
Colombia
Finance / Trading / Blockchain / Crypto
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, French to German, Spanish to German, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
16
representation of interests
Why not?
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Note added at 5 mins (2005-01-12 21:27:10 GMT)
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Or: \"Interest groups\" (if it is the title of the text you are quoting)
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Note added at 6 mins (2005-01-12 21:28:49 GMT)
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Another option might be \"lobbies\" or \"lobbying groups\"
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Note added at 5 mins (2005-01-12 21:27:10 GMT)
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Or: \"Interest groups\" (if it is the title of the text you are quoting)
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Note added at 6 mins (2005-01-12 21:28:49 GMT)
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Another option might be \"lobbies\" or \"lobbying groups\"
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Christine Lam
1 hr
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| agree |
Joseph Hovan
: interest groups or lobbies
3 hrs
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| agree |
Anil Kelkar
: I'd go for lobbying groups or lobbyists
9 hrs
|
+1
11 mins
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Works in field
Mexico
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
:
252
special interest group/pressure group
Ein Beschluss der Wirtschaftskammerführung
im April 2003, die Fachorganisationsordnung
für den Bereich der Mineralölindustrie so zu novellieren,
dass für die bisherigen Mitglieder ihre Zugehörigkeit
im Fachverband bestehen bleiben konnte,
ermöglichte weiterhin die von den Unternehmen gewünschte
eigene Interessensvertretung.
Due to a decision by the Economic Chamber in April 2003
to revise the organisational structure for the mineral oil
industry so that its current members could continue
their membership in the Association, it was possible
to retain the separate lobbyist function as desired by
the industry.
http://portal.wko.at/wk/dok_detail_file.wk?AngID=1&DocID=272...
WIR SIND ...
Stimme in der Öffentlichkeit zu den Anliegen der Mitglieder und insbesondere ihrer KlientInnen
Interessensvertretung arbeitsmarktpolitischer TrägerInnen und ihrer Netzwerke auf politischer Ebene
Lobby gegen Ausgrenzung von Benachteiligten am Arbeitsmarkt
WE ARE ...
a public voice for the needs of our members and especially of their clients
a pressure group representing the political interests of labour policy organisations and their networks
a lobby to fight discrimination against the is advantaged on the labour market
http://www.bdv.at/html/index.php?content=uue&PHPSESSID=59849...
Ein Beschluss der Wirtschaftskammerführung
im April 2003, die Fachorganisationsordnung
für den Bereich der Mineralölindustrie so zu novellieren,
dass für die bisherigen Mitglieder ihre Zugehörigkeit
im Fachverband bestehen bleiben konnte,
ermöglichte weiterhin die von den Unternehmen gewünschte
eigene Interessensvertretung.
Due to a decision by the Economic Chamber in April 2003
to revise the organisational structure for the mineral oil
industry so that its current members could continue
their membership in the Association, it was possible
to retain the separate lobbyist function as desired by
the industry.
http://portal.wko.at/wk/dok_detail_file.wk?AngID=1&DocID=272...
WIR SIND ...
Stimme in der Öffentlichkeit zu den Anliegen der Mitglieder und insbesondere ihrer KlientInnen
Interessensvertretung arbeitsmarktpolitischer TrägerInnen und ihrer Netzwerke auf politischer Ebene
Lobby gegen Ausgrenzung von Benachteiligten am Arbeitsmarkt
WE ARE ...
a public voice for the needs of our members and especially of their clients
a pressure group representing the political interests of labour policy organisations and their networks
a lobby to fight discrimination against the is advantaged on the labour market
http://www.bdv.at/html/index.php?content=uue&PHPSESSID=59849...
In America, the title "pressure group" has all-but been replaced with the title "interest group". Therefore, an organisation such as Greenpeace would lobby for the interests of environmental issues; the pro/anti gun groups would lobby for the interests of those concerned with either side of the gun issue. The word "interest" is seen as being less forceful than the word "pressure" which could hint at vaguely undemocratic tendencies and processes as a pressure group goes about the work it does to support its beliefs - especially if they represent a minority of people within a community.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/pressure_groups_in_amer...
im April 2003, die Fachorganisationsordnung
für den Bereich der Mineralölindustrie so zu novellieren,
dass für die bisherigen Mitglieder ihre Zugehörigkeit
im Fachverband bestehen bleiben konnte,
ermöglichte weiterhin die von den Unternehmen gewünschte
eigene Interessensvertretung.
Due to a decision by the Economic Chamber in April 2003
to revise the organisational structure for the mineral oil
industry so that its current members could continue
their membership in the Association, it was possible
to retain the separate lobbyist function as desired by
the industry.
http://portal.wko.at/wk/dok_detail_file.wk?AngID=1&DocID=272...
WIR SIND ...
Stimme in der Öffentlichkeit zu den Anliegen der Mitglieder und insbesondere ihrer KlientInnen
Interessensvertretung arbeitsmarktpolitischer TrägerInnen und ihrer Netzwerke auf politischer Ebene
Lobby gegen Ausgrenzung von Benachteiligten am Arbeitsmarkt
WE ARE ...
a public voice for the needs of our members and especially of their clients
a pressure group representing the political interests of labour policy organisations and their networks
a lobby to fight discrimination against the is advantaged on the labour market
http://www.bdv.at/html/index.php?content=uue&PHPSESSID=59849...
Ein Beschluss der Wirtschaftskammerführung
im April 2003, die Fachorganisationsordnung
für den Bereich der Mineralölindustrie so zu novellieren,
dass für die bisherigen Mitglieder ihre Zugehörigkeit
im Fachverband bestehen bleiben konnte,
ermöglichte weiterhin die von den Unternehmen gewünschte
eigene Interessensvertretung.
Due to a decision by the Economic Chamber in April 2003
to revise the organisational structure for the mineral oil
industry so that its current members could continue
their membership in the Association, it was possible
to retain the separate lobbyist function as desired by
the industry.
http://portal.wko.at/wk/dok_detail_file.wk?AngID=1&DocID=272...
WIR SIND ...
Stimme in der Öffentlichkeit zu den Anliegen der Mitglieder und insbesondere ihrer KlientInnen
Interessensvertretung arbeitsmarktpolitischer TrägerInnen und ihrer Netzwerke auf politischer Ebene
Lobby gegen Ausgrenzung von Benachteiligten am Arbeitsmarkt
WE ARE ...
a public voice for the needs of our members and especially of their clients
a pressure group representing the political interests of labour policy organisations and their networks
a lobby to fight discrimination against the is advantaged on the labour market
http://www.bdv.at/html/index.php?content=uue&PHPSESSID=59849...
In America, the title "pressure group" has all-but been replaced with the title "interest group". Therefore, an organisation such as Greenpeace would lobby for the interests of environmental issues; the pro/anti gun groups would lobby for the interests of those concerned with either side of the gun issue. The word "interest" is seen as being less forceful than the word "pressure" which could hint at vaguely undemocratic tendencies and processes as a pressure group goes about the work it does to support its beliefs - especially if they represent a minority of people within a community.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/pressure_groups_in_amer...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Frosty
: That`s nailed it
3 mins
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| neutral |
Robert Schlarb
: Sorry, but I am afraid this does not align with the Austrian situation (see my note).
18 mins
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