Austria's traffic light government: billions for foreigners, citizens down!

Austria's traffic light government: billions for foreigners, citizens down!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Political tensions in Europe are increasing, especially in Austria and France. In a sharp criticism, FPÖ general secretary Michael Schledlitz commented on the current foreign policy of the Austrian government. He complained that for grain purchases in Ukraine and for help in Syria, he was proven to be left alone, including many pensioners, in their need. "Families in Austria have to choose between rent and food while the traffic light government sends money abroad," said Schledlitz. He demands more support for his own citizens instead of taking on international aid projects, and sees this an irresponsible policy.

request for returning the Statue of Liberty

In the meantime, a debate broke out in France when EU MP Raphaël Glucksmann asked the United States to return the statue of freedom to France. At a party congress of his socialist party, he sharply criticized the United States and accused them of "switching to the side of the tyrants". The statue, a gift of France to the USA to celebrate independence, symbolically stands for the hope of a better life for millions of immigrants. Glucksmann also addressed the political layoffs of researchers during Donald Trump's tenure and made it clear that the United States no longer respect the values ​​that the statue embodies.

These parallel developments illustrate the current challenges that Europe faces: national interests versus international solidarity community and the drifting apart of values ​​that were once connecting. ots.at reported Disappointment about the traffic light government and the upcoming challenges at the Value canon that Glucksmann illustrates with his demand. These statements show how important it is not to lose sight of the national issues while acting internationally.