Raab as head of migration policy: burden for the population?

Raab as head of migration policy: burden for the population?

Wien, Österreich - The political landscape in Austria is currently shaped by violent clashes. FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker has sharply criticized the recent appointment of the former ÖVP integration and media minister Susanne Raab as General Director of the Vienna Center for Migration Policy (ICMPD). According to OTS throws Hafeneck of the black and green government before rewarding former members for their negative services. The introduction of ORF compulsory tax in particular stands out as one of Raab's negative legacies.

Hafenecker also expresses that the current government is the most expensive in the history of the country, despite an ongoing budget disaster. He criticizes the system parties that they mainly represent the interests of the elites and thus significantly burden the population. He also indicates the possibility of distributing pension posts among the government members after a possible change of government.

government balance in the focus

The black and green federal government, which has been in office since January 7, 2020, is now showing a mixed balance before the upcoming National Council elections 2024. This coalition, which was created after the Ibiza scandal and the inability of a ÖVP-FPÖ coalition, had originally set itself the goal of combining the best of both worlds. But soon after taking the government, the work was severely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic, which led to a Lockdown in March 2020. This crisis called for a quick reaction from the government to the impending economic catastrophe. The support in the form of short -term regulation was rated positively, but there was also criticism of late measures.

In addition, the challenges of the war in Ukraine from February 2022 and the associated escalation of energy prices and inflation were visible. The inflation rate climbed to record values ​​of up to 11.2 percent. Experts, such as the lawyer Ines Stilling, criticize the inadequate countermeasures of the government after pandemic, which many employees have brought into a precarious location. Austria experienced a historical loss of real wage of 3.7 percent in 2022.

success and challenges

, however, it should be noted that despite these positive aspects, many citizens are fighting in the inside with the financial burdens and the increase in living expenses. Criticism of the government is therefore diverse, with some progress seeing social policy, but others point out backwards. The upcoming elections on September 29, 2024 could offer a crucial opportunity to assess the government's balance sheet and to discuss possible reforms in order to reduce social inequality.