SPÖ criticizes sharply: Corona fund is a waste of taxpayers' money!

SPÖ criticizes sharply: Corona fund is a waste of taxpayers' money!

The SPÖ is increasing the pressure on the government after an intoxicating report from the Court of Auditors about the Corona fund in the country emerged. Party leader Sven Hergovich speaks of “breathtaking grievances” and describes the fund as a prime example of “particularly senseless waste of taxpayer money.” The funding of associations that have connections to Carinthian conspiracy theorists and the involvement of Martin Rutter, a well-known opponent of the measures, who is said to have received support from several of these associations, are particularly harshly criticized. Hergovich calls for the fund to be dissolved immediately and describes the imbalance in the use of funds as alarming noen.at reported.

In an interview with “Today,” Hergovich also expressed his confidence for the upcoming local council elections. He believes that the SPÖ can regain second place behind the FPÖ in Lower Austria. The party leader noted that the SPÖ has been making steady gains in polls since his appointment as state party chairman and could potentially achieve its biggest gain in 80 years. He criticized the black-blue measures in the healthcare system, which have led to long waiting times for doctor's appointments, and pointed out that many hospitals are in trouble. These statements highlight the challenges facing society and the urgency to reform the healthcare sector, which is also supported by today.at was mentioned.

In addition, Hergovich expressed concern about increasing unemployment in Lower Austria, which he said has increased in recent months. This is particularly alarming in the run-up to Christmas. In the context of the salary discussion, Hergovich stated that the SPÖ was against salary increases that did not benefit the population. He also drew attention to the unequal distribution of subsidies in social housing, as subsidized housing is only available for every 24th young person. According to Hergovich, the acute problems in these areas require urgent measures and solutions from the government.