Economic dialogue in Carinthia: Entrepreneurs fight against bureaucracy!

Economic dialogue in Carinthia: Entrepreneurs fight against bureaucracy!

On the evening of March 4, 2025, around 100 entrepreneurs gathered in the WiFi hall to take part in the “District Culture” discussion event. Jürgen Mandl, the President of the ÖVP Economic Association, stands for election and emphasizes the urgency to reduce the bureaucracy. This is particularly important in view of the upcoming elections on March 12th and 13th, in which the members of the Chamber of Commerce will choose their representatives. With five top candidates, including Mandl, topics such as reducing bureaucracy, lower energy prices and preparation for the Koralbahn are hotly discussed. Mandl expressed that simplifications in the tax law are urgently necessary to strengthen companies, while the freedoms pointed out to a rather critical handling of new norms and laws.

Mandl sees direct contact with the entrepreneurs as essential in order to understand their challenges such as lack of workers and economic recession. "Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our society," says Mandl, who emphasizes that planning security and fewer bureaucratic hurdles are essential so that the economy in Carinthia is flourishing. "Only when we improve the framework can companies grow and create jobs," he added. This commitment to the economy is evident in its numerous events and in personal exchange with the entrepreneurs , as the Kärnnen Economic Association emphasized. Main task.

With a clear focus on reforms, Mandl wants to lead the Carinthian economy from a standstill to an overtaking lane and plans to represent the interests of the entrepreneurs properly. A more efficient bureaucracy and strengthening competitiveness for the region is of central importance. The goal is to create an attractive environment for companies that sustainably promotes economic development in Carinthia.