After flooding: support for commuters and reconstruction in Lower Austria
After flooding: support for commuters and reconstruction in Lower Austria
The ÖVP Lower Austria had made the devastating consequences of the flood disaster at its work course in St. Pölten on Wednesday. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner reported that 66 million euros have already been paid to aid to support the affected regions.
An essential goal of the exam was the reconstruction in Lower Austria, which, according to Mikl-Leitner, is "at the top of the agenda". ÖVP state vice Stephan Pernkopf informed that 400 to 500 new damage reports have been registered in the last 24 hours, which are now being edited on daily. However, the payment of the aids will “take a few more weeks”.
claims for support
In the middle of the floods, SPÖ state party leader Sven Hergovich demanded more support for commuters, especially for the passengers of the western route of the railway that are affected by traffic restrictions. "The rail replacement traffic urgently needs to be expanded," said Hergovich during a press conference. In addition, he emphasized that the elimination of previously ordered train connections will achieve savings in the traffic department, which should urgently be used for the intensification of rail replacement.In addition, he called for a temporary opening of non -reserved places in the first class for train commuters to improve the travel conditions. An adaptation of the commuter flat rate to the extended travel times by the Ministry of Finance was also requested.
Another point that Mikl-Leitner spoke is the foundation of a working group within the state administration, which is headed by Fritz Zibuschka by the University of Natural Resources The aim of this group is to carry out a "very clear analysis" of the flood situation, whereby both internal and external experts should be included.
integration measures and hard consequences
In the discussion about integration measures, Mikl-Leitner renewed the demand for tougher punishments in the context of schools. If parents do not meet the obligation to cooperate, "very clear consequences" are necessary. The proposal stipulates to increase the penalty of a maximum of 440 euros to 2,500 euros in order to achieve a noticeable effect.
In addition, Mikl-Leitner expressed the expectation that upcoming measures will be taken by the next federal government. With regard to the coalition talks, she made it clear that "Lower Austria is not on the field" and that Federal President Alexander van der Bellen was first asked.
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