SWV celebrates successes: Government responds to business concerns!

SWV celebrates successes: Government responds to business concerns!

The current government program of the new coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS shows significant progress for the Austrian economy and inclusion. Christoph Matznetter, President of the Social Democratic Business Association (SWV), expressed enthusiasm about the improvements achieved, particularly in terms of reducing bureaucracy and in the area of ​​tax policy. How ots.at reported, many of the SWV's demands were implemented, which is seen as a great success for survey points for one-person companies (EPU) and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Through targeted campaigns, the SWV has highlighted the challenges of the deposit system and the issuing of receipts. This awareness has led to reforms for EPUs and SMEs being included in the new programme. Matznetter emphasizes: “Now it’s about implementing the measures quickly and unbureaucratically.” In addition to the economic aspects, the government program also addresses key commitments to inclusion, which are... kobv.at be highlighted. KOBV President Franz Groschan praises the planned nationwide personal assistance and the reform of the compensation tax, but still sees potential for development in labor market policy.

Progress in inclusion

The KOBV welcomes the initiatives to strengthen inclusive education and grant entitlements to additional school years. Groschan demands that the political measures now be filled with life. In addition, the expansion of the tobacco monopoly to include alternative products was seen as a significant achievement that is important for the economy and the protection of minors. Even though progress has been made, the KOBV remains critical of the program's care projects, particularly with regard to the care allowance and the benefit-in-kind principle, and emphasizes the need for a clear positioning in favor of the cash benefit principle.