Economy under pressure: Can Kickl finally take responsibility?

Economy under pressure: Can Kickl finally take responsibility?

The economic situation in Austria is the focus of the latest discussions based on the industrial association (IV). President Georg Knill emphasizes that in view of a recession and the pressing need to save six billion euros in the state budget, the state must act wisely and have to act sustainably. "That is only three percent of the gross domestic product," said Knill. He emphasizes that new taxes are out of the question so as not to put an additional burden on the economy. The IV calls for a consistent reduction in non -wage costs and reduction in bureaucracy to help companies and strengthen competitiveness. The falling energy costs also urgently need to be addressed.

coalition negotiations and the role of Herbert Kickl

In the middle of the challenges, the new FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl, whose ability to take responsibility is strongly discussed. Knill expressed that Kickl must now prove himself in a government responsibility. Critics notice that he has previously acted as an opposition politician and has hardly related to the EU, which is urgently observed in the coalition talks. Knill, who also leads Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni as a positive example, is optimistic that a strong voice within the EU is important to overcome the economic challenges. "Austria lives from export; this has to be clearly reflected in the coalition program of the new government," he emphasizes and demands cosmopolitanism as an essential component of the Austrian economy.

In the context of the failed coalition talks between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS, Knill's comments underline that there is great skepticism towards other parties. "We all know Herbert Kickl only from an opposition role," said Knill, showing that the upcoming decisions are of great importance for the future of the Austrian economy. Crystal -clear 'red lines' are mainly drawn on topics such as a strong European Union, which is also indispensable for Knill to secure the competition and to strengthen the economy, as he in his explanations on Puls 24 makes it clear.