Kickl threatens to promise: Will he go beyond the budget?

Kickl threatens to promise: Will he go beyond the budget?

In the political landscape of Austria, a new player rises: Karl Mahrer, the city politician of the city of Vienna, has announced with a powerful Facebook posting that he wants to stand up for a fundamental change of course in the city. He emphasizes that he no longer just wants to watch, but actively design. Topics such as security, integration, education and health are the focus of his agenda. According to vienna.at , such a program should tackle the central challenges of Vienna.

At the same time, Herbert Kickl, the FPÖ boss, increases his campaign promises, which arouse great expectations in the population. During a campaign appearance in Tyrol, he announced that in the event of a victory in the Chancellery he would like to "press the stop key" to question comprehensive infrastructure projects such as the expensive renovation of the Lueg Bridge. Kickl plans to enforce expensive coordination in the upcoming government negotiations with the ÖVP, where he promises massive expenses for different groups such as Austrians, drivers and floods. As profil.at , however, the tense budget situation could endanger its plans, since the FPÖ is not yet aware of a deficit that cannot yet be solved.

Kickls promise and the financing

KICKLS claims not only include a structured support for flood victims, but also the introduction of a minimum wage of 2,000 euros gross and a change in the relief payments in disaster situations. The FPÖ also calls for an increase in rental prices for affordable living space and plans to counter the cash system by introducing a digital euro. This is intended to consolidate cash as a means of payment and the right to pay cash in the constitution. The question remains whether the financial resources are available in order to meet these extensive promises, while at the same time a savings room signifier is required, which at least questions the implementation of these suggestions.

The coming weeks will be crucial when it comes to how the various political currents can implement their promises and plans in reality. Both Mahrer and Kickl are under pressure to deliver concrete results and solutions that meet the expectations of their voters.