Young people in danger: social cuts under the blue government are threatening!

Young people in danger: social cuts under the blue government are threatening!

In an urgent appeal, various youth organizations in Austria warn of the far-reaching consequences of the FPÖVP's political agenda. This could “take the edge off” for hundreds of people, as Dede Koudouovoh from the AKS emphasizes. According to passionate warnings, politicians Herbert Kickl and the FPÖVP could cause serious disadvantages, especially to young people. Educational and social services are particularly threatened, which the chairmen of organizations such as the FSG Youth and the Red Falcons have clearly denounced.

The concerns are not unfounded: During the last collaboration between the FPÖ and ÖVP, the rights of apprentices were, among other things, curtailed, as a result of which many suffered from a halving of apprentice compensation. Fabian Edlinger points out that anyone who allows apprentices to be treated this way limits access to education for many, which is unacceptable. “Studying should not be a question of wallet,” explains Miriam Amann from VSStÖ and calls for a rethink, while Dilovan Shekho urgently warns that programs to combat child poverty are necessary instead of mere appeals to improve nutrition.

The dangers of social deforestation

This alarming feedback fits into the current discourse about the threat of social cuts under a blue-black federal government. The youth organizations make it clear that their members will not buckle while suffering from such an elite project. “It cannot and must not be the case that people who were already heavily burdened by inflation now have to pay for the crisis,” comments Michael Kögl. This bold announcement is underlined by a protest aimed at pointing out the dangers of impending social cuts.

Given fears about the education sector being a target of racist symbolic politics, Koudouovoh calls for a system that promotes the strengths of all students, regardless of their background. The views of these committed young people, all united under the umbrella of social justice, are firmly grounded, driven by the desire for a fair and just society. However, these ambitions could be jeopardized by the FPÖVP's political decisions, as is clear from the statements made by the youth representatives. For further insights into the curricula and educational initiatives, interested readers can view the lesson plans from Hueber visit.