Arnold Schiefer: A finance minister on the hunt for savings!

Arnold Schiefer: A finance minister on the hunt for savings!

In the middle of intensive coalition negotiations between the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) and the ÖVP, Arnold Schiefer, who appears as a potential finance minister, is faced with, and is confronted with mastering Austria's budget deficit. As Profile , the budget deficit for this year will probably achieve 4.1 percent of the economic output, which is far above the Maastricht-Border required by the EU lies. Slate, who had acted behind the scenes until recently, is now actively looking for support in the economy to form a government with the ÖVP for the FPÖ. In the past, he has already participated in relevant negotiations and is acted as an important player in budget design.

challenges and reform claims

Slate warned of the consequences of EU deficit procedure and demanded that this to avoid this at all costs. He emphasized that the FPÖ was ready to develop a national renovation program to prevent the EU's intervention. "The goal must be to renovate the budget on his own," he said. As apa-OTS , also expressed sharp criticism of the government coalition from ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS, which in his opinion does not offer any sustainable reform approaches. The free budget speaker called for clear savings and consolidation without new taxes.

The FPÖ also wants to focus on traditional topics such as energy finance and reducing bureaucracy, but is under pressure to quickly present concrete solutions. Slate, who is not only considered a number expert, but also as a skillful networker, now has to convince in the shortest possible time in order to meet the requirements of the FPÖ and at the same time significantly improve Austria's financial situation. The pressure increases and his person could be decisive for the future financial policy action of the country.