Carinthia defends itself against FPÖ-ÖVP: social reduction or social justice?

Carinthia defends itself against FPÖ-ÖVP: social reduction or social justice?

Austrian politics is currently being shaken by vehement criticism of the presented austerity measures of the upcoming FPÖ-ÖVP federal government. The SPÖ Carinthia expressed sharp accusations against the new plans, which it perceives as a massive burden on hard -working citizens, especially in Carinthia. "The FPÖ and ÖVP have tied up a bear to the Austrians!" Explained SPÖ state managing director Andreas Sucher and referred to numerous announced tax increases, which primarily affect people with medium and low incomes. After all, the loss of grants for the heating exchange, increases in driving license costs and the reduction of the climate monus, which could be devastating for the population, are threatened, such as Apa-OTS

savings plans and future claims

As part of a New Year's reception by the SPÖ Carinthia, concrete claims to the future federal government were formulated. The SPÖ representatives emphasized the need for a new negotiation for the financial equalization and a uniform electricity price, which should particularly benefit people with low income. Gaby Schaunig, deputy governor, was disappointed with the already failed negotiations on the formation of a stable coalition and warned that the achievements of the past should not be in danger. The SPÖ wants to commit itself to social cohesion and announced that the FPÖ-ÖVP, according to viewfish, lets the FPÖ-ÖVP down, as well as