Political Career
In 2004 she became a Member of the European Parliament with Hans-Peter Martin's List. In December 2004, she declared her opposition to the implementation of software patents.
Following strong disagreements with Martin, she joined the Liberal Group in the European Parliament on June 7, 2005. She subsequently also joined the Liberal Forum.
On 21 August 2008 she was announced as the LIF's leading candidate in Salzburg for the 2008 Austrian legislative election, and as its European Union spokesperson. The LIF failed to gain any representation in the National Council at the 2008 election.
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