Will there be a refund for vaccination victims in Lower Austria?

Will there be a refund for vaccination victims in Lower Austria?

In Lower Austria, the “Lower Austria Covid Relief Fund for Corona Consequences” is causing heated discussions and controversies. The black-blue state government has provided support for those affected by Covid-19 until the end of February 2023. So far, over 4 million euros have been paid out. What is particularly criticized is that almost half of the funds were applied for for psychological damage to children and young people the small newspaper reported. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of policy measures and the use of funds from the fund, which reportedly also addresses critical vaccine injuries.

Political dispute over the distribution of funds

Health Minister Johannes Rauch from the Greens was visibly annoyed at a recent press conference about the FPÖ's handling of the Corona funds. In particular, he criticized the support of clubs led by Martin Rutter, known for anti-corona measures demos. According to Rauch, it is irresponsible to support health-threatening propaganda that endangers willingness to vaccinate and thus threatens children's lives. According to ÖVP club boss Jochen Danninger, there are no payment options available for the clubs around Rutter because the constitutional service has rejected a payment, reported Pulse24.

The heated debate reaches its climax when Luisser, the FPÖ state councilor, rejects the accusation of propaganda directed at Rauch. He emphasizes that an independent evaluation commission to come to terms with the pandemic period, initiated by Lower Austria, requires that the damage caused by vaccinations is also taken seriously. Luisser calls for compensation for those injured by vaccinations and sees the political attacks as an attempt to undermine the need for reparations. The discussion about the fund and its resources remains controversial and charged with political jibes.