Future plan for Salzburg: So Governor Haslauer wants to master the crisis!

Future plan for Salzburg: So Governor Haslauer wants to master the crisis!

Salzburg, Österreich - Governor Wilfried Haslauer made it clear that a fundamental reform of financial equalization is essential. In a current interview, he expressed his concerns about the rapid cost increases in the areas of health and social affairs, which rose by impressive 14 percent in Salzburg last year. He emphasized the need to increase the financial means of the federal states in order to maintain the existing standards. The current situation is not sustainable: "There are still two or three years, then it will not work anymore at some point," said Haslauer. The criticism of the so-called "gray financial equalization", which is more and more tasks for the countries, but not the necessary financial resources, illustrates the urgency for a reimbursement process in the financing issues, as well as on vienna.at is reported.

Furthermore, Haslauer emphasized the importance of acceptance of the countries in the ongoing coalition negotiations. "Of course we are also in direct contact with our respective tips and are also continuously informed," he said. This also showed his skepticism about possible tensions within a coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS, since large ideological differences could exist. Despite these risks, he expressed optimism and emphasized the positive possibilities of such a government if the partners pull together. Salzburg.gv.at gave further insight into his political engagement, the 2004 started when he was elected governor deputy. He has been holding the position of governor of Salzburg since 2013 and has been repeatedly confirmed in his position. Among other things, he takes care of financial matters as well as internal security and European affairs.

With a clear focus on the future, Haslauer strives to promote optimistic and progressive political culture in order to get out of the current economic and political crisis. "We live the future," is his motto, and it is clear that he is ready to promote initiatives in the areas of digitization and artificial intelligence to make Salzburg future -proof.