Criticism of SPÖ: New Minister of Labor Without Experience in Business!

Criticism of SPÖ: New Minister of Labor Without Experience in Business!

The appointment of Korinna Schumann as the new Minister of Labor is causing heated discussions in Austrian politics. Michael Sommer, business spokesman for FPÖ Niederösterreich, expresses severe resentment about this step and asks how someone who "has never worked for a day in the private sector" can be appointed to such an office. Sommer criticizes Schumann as a product of the "loser ambulance" and emphasizes that real experience in the private sector is essential to represent the interests of employees. This was reported by the APA-OTS .

The skepticism towards Schumann, who is also Vice -Chair of the Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB) and currently a Federal Councilor, is growing. Critics describe the decision to put a "party soldier" at the top of a central ministry as "creative" because she could have no experience in the private sector. The focus on their union affiliation could make cooperation with other parties difficult. It is also feared that the formation of a MEGA Ministry with central social and labor market-day difficulties could bring. At the same time, it remains unclear whether responsibilities may be regulated at short notice. According to information from Exxpress.at , however, Schumann is firmly planned, while the SPÖ is secure central budget safety and the ÖVP remains strongly represented.