Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer: Select taxes for a strong Austria!

Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer: Select taxes for a strong Austria!

In the current political negotiations on the National Council election, the WP negotiator Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer clearly comments on tax policy. He criticizes the SPÖ's proposals for tax increases and instead demands a significant reduction in expenses. Hattmannsdorfer, designated general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes that the ÖVP wants to focus on location policy and thus strengthen Austria's competitiveness. "Austria has no revenue problem, we have an expenditure problem," he explains in an interview with OE24.

Hattmannsdorfer demands a “turbo” growth for the economy to improve Austria's dramatic situation in international competition. In conversation, it also becomes clear that he sees a cancellation of corporate tax reduction as a critical threat to the settlement of companies. "If you don't want it to be de -industrialization, you have to be attractive," said Hattmannsdorfer, who takes a clear demarcation to the SPÖ, the plans of which are "far from any reality", as he emphasizes. For him, the reduction of non -wage costs and tax incentives for overtime represents an urgently needed measure.

political differences and migration policy views

Further discussions revolve around the collaboration of the ÖVP with other parties. Hattmannsdorfer points out in the context of talks with Today.at that there could be stronger contact points with the FPÖ than with the SPÖ and the NEOS. It refers to migration policy and makes it clear that the ÖVP will support people who want to integrate and contribute to society, while people who do not do so should be "sent home without any"

Hattmannsdorfer remains optimistic about future negotiations and describes the climate between the parties better than in the previous week. His clear views could be crucial for how government formation will develop in the coming weeks and what political priorities are set.