Lena Schilling, a Member of the European Parliament for the Greens, made a statement for justice and climate action at the Vienna Opera Ball, wearing a gown with the slogan 'tax the rich save the climate'. She criticized the super-rich for their untaxed inheritances and called for a fair tax system in Austria, urging her followers to sign a petition for taxing the wealthy. Schilling highlighted the impact of climate change and the need for funds to support public services.