Glückspilz from Lower Austria: 20,000 euros for the big dreams!

Glückspilz from Lower Austria: 20,000 euros for the big dreams!

Niederösterreich, Österreich - A retired Austrian from Lower Austria has cleared up in an exclusive doctorate from the gambling provider "Win2day". He originally started to win 10,000 euros per month for one year. But at the draw on February 3, he received an incredible 20,000 euros per month for the next 30 years. "I didn't pack it at first," said the lucky winner, who also plans to realize his travel dreams. With his partner, he would like to spend the night in five-star hotels in the future and enjoy exquisite restaurant visits. Well -charged donations are also included in his considerations, as reported on 5min.at.

This gratifying news for the winner are in stark contrast to the current political developments in Austria. As part of coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP, a savings package for budget renovation was presented. Part of this plan could be an increase in health insurance contributions for pensioners: inside to 6 %. They currently already pay 5.1 % of their pension for health insurance. Criticism comes from the President of the Pensioners' Association, Peter Kostelka, who emphasizes that pensioner: inside instead of the promised budgets for the health system are burdened with higher contributions. According to Kontrast.at, increasing the contributions is a response to a budget -hole of 270 million euros, which is to be concluded by savings.

drastic measures announced

The coalition plans to save a total of 6.4 billion euros, and makes a pensioner: Inside, it makes a possible target group for further financial burdens. While the government speaks of "additional income", it is unclear how these additional costs will affect the already tense financial situation of the older generation. The merged health insurance companies, which were founded for the patient with the hope of one billion euros, have instead caused a deficit of 1.7 billion euros, as Kostelka criticized. "Now we have to pay more for medical treatments, while the promises on improvements in the health system remain unfulfilled," said his words, which make it clear that the pensioners' concerns are open: inside in the political agenda.