100 days of government: progress, challenges and citizens' fears!

100 days of government: progress, challenges and citizens' fears!

Österreich - In the coming days, the new Federal Government will draw a summary of its successes achieved so far and the challenges before them on the occasion of its 100-day existence. Chancellor Christian Stocker has already pointed out the reform announcements and first steps to implement in several policy areas. As the Krone , there are also urgent topics such as the budget problem and an impending EU deficit procedure.

The ÖVP general secretary Nico Marchetti was positive about the work of the government and attested her political stability. However, this optimistic look is clouded by critical voices from the opposition series and the concern of the population via austerity measures. Experts warn of the effects on medium -sized companies and social security.

Important measures by the ministers

The ministers have already announced several far -reaching measures:

• Christian Stocker (ÖVP, Chancellor) : Stop of the family reunification for subsidiary protection.
• Andreas Babler (SPÖ, Vice Chancellor, Wohn) : suspension of rent adjustment 2025 for old buildings; planned rental price brake for 2026/27.
• Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ, finance) : double budget with savings and control measures including cuts in family services.
• Gerhard Karner (ÖVP, inner) : draft law for messenger monitoring; New cyber crime training center opened.
• Anna Sporrer (SPÖ, Justice) : Reform package for prison and electronically monitored house arrest.
• Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS, outside/EU) : Campaign for non-independent seat in the UN Security Council 2027-2028.
• Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP, economy) : 5-billion euro offensive by 2029 to promote SMEs
• Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP, defense) : revision of the presence and civil service models by the military service commission.
• Peter Hanke (SPÖ, infrastructure) : investments in climate -friendly traffic infrastructure, 19.7 billion euros for the rail network.
• Christoph Return (Neos, Education) : Introduction of cell phone -free zones in schools up to the 8th school level.
• Korinna Schumann (SPÖ, Health/Social Affairs) : Expansion of primary care centers from 2026.
• Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP, integration/family) : mandatory German courses and planned ban on headscarves for children.
• Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ, Women/Science) : Reform of the University Act.
• Norbert Tettschnig (ÖVP, climate/agriculture) : 1.8 billion euros for heating boiler exchange by 2030.

The positive feedback from the economy, in particular by the WKO-OÖ President, show that some measures are considered to be beneficial. The tax exemptions and framework conditions considered stable are clear plus points.

budget situation and EU claims

In a larger European context, the budget situation also plays a crucial role. The EU Commission calls for a balance between necessary reforms and investments from the Federal Government. Germany, which is also affected by a new household, is currently under pressure to plan hundreds of billions of euros in new debts. The Süddeutsche emphasizes that Germany is the only EU country, for the economic and financial policy recommendations with reservation.

The basis for a solid housekeeping in the EU was created by various reforms between 2011 and 2013, including the stability and growth pact as well as the fiscal pact, which are monitored in the European Parliament with the help of strict guidelines and regulations. The aim remains to maintain the Maastricht criteria, which prescribe a maximum debt level of 60% and a deficit of 3%. These regulations are crucial to make public finances in the economic and monetary union sustainable, so Europarl .

With regard to the upcoming challenges, it is evident that the balance between austerity measures and necessary investments for the stability and growth of the economy is essential. The upcoming weeks will show whether the federal government can master this balancing act.