Chamber of Commerce President: Austria urgently needs solutions!

Chamber of Commerce President: Austria urgently needs solutions!

In the current interview with Harald Mahrer, the President of the Austria Chamber of Commerce, it becomes clear that the new coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS faces enormous challenges. Mahrer calls for “ordinary work” from the government, which should concentrate on improving the framework conditions for the economy. In allusion to the current situation in the labor market, where a quarter million people are missing, Mahrer emphasizes the need to bring sufficiently qualified employees from abroad to Austria. This is particularly important because the demand for Austrian products fluctuates internationally, as reported by OE24.

tackle urgent problems

In an interview with today, Mahrer unequivocally commented on the upcoming challenges: "The election result has clearly shown that there are many major problems that burn the citizens among fingernails." He calls for a rapid and clear approach to solving topics such as asylum, migration and increasing living costs. Mahrer warns that Austria is in a deep recession and that many companies in the manufacturing sector are under strong pressure. The economic engine urgently needs to be left to enable necessary investments and distributions, he clarifies.

Another central point that Mahrer appeals is the tax and tax burdens in Austria. He is strictly against new taxes and demands that the government have to set a clear course for a fairer distribution of funds. "Performance has to be worth more," emphasizes Mahrer and demands measures that create an incentive for work and relieve the citizens. Overall, he demands an honest admission of the problems and the courage to improve the necessary reforms to improve the quality of life of the Austrians, as is clear in both interviews.