Politician salaries are increasing despite the call for savings: Salzburg government under pressure!

Politician salaries are increasing despite the call for savings: Salzburg government under pressure!

Salzburg, Österreich - In Salzburg, a salary increase for state politicians ensures 3.5 percent for violent discussions. Governor Wilfried Haslauer (ÖVP) and his black and blue government are unimpressed by the criticism, while the FPÖ top politicians are expressing split opinions on the subject. Herbert Kickl described a zero -wage round as a "honest sign of economy and solidarity" with the citizens, but his party colleagues, such as the Salzburg state party blutin Marlene Svazek, argue for adequate remuneration to gain qualified specialists from the economy for politics, such as Salzburg24.at reported.

criticism and contradictions

The increase in the remuneration, which, according to a parliamentary request, will cost the country around 400,000 euros, is particularly resisting in the opposition parties. The Greens and the KPÖ Plus criticize the decision as socially inappropriate, especially in view of the planned reduction in the heating cost grant for the needy for more than half, such as . While the state politicians treat themselves to an increase in salary, the opposition parties show strong displeasure over the double morality of the government.