Lower Austria's milestones: new perspectives for work and integration!

Lower Austria's milestones: new perspectives for work and integration!

St. Pölten, Österreich - Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and her deputy Udo Landbauer have now laid a comprehensive interim balance of government work. In a press conference, they presented seven milestones that document the progress of the state government. Mikl-Leitner found that despite the legislative period that has not yet been concluded, the government was already ahead of the content. Around 2,400 decisions were made in the state government, with 97 percent being unanimously decided. In addition, over 500 resolutions came about in the state parliament, with eight out of ten legal decisions received the support of another party. Your goal is to create the best foundations for the future of the children.

A central point of the presentation was the creation of jobs. An example of this is the abolition of the interest contribution for 20,000 companies and municipalities. Other milestones include the country's first AI funding, the support of the regional tavern culture and the bureaucratic relief of the companies. Mikl-Leitner emphasized that work has to pay more than social benefits. Another important topic is international networking; Funding from Brussels already created 15,000 jobs here.

fight against radical Islam

An important aspect of the balance sheet also affects the fight against radical Islam. Mikl-Leitner called for legal regulations at the federal level and announced the introduction of a non-cash benefit card to reduce incentives for migrants who are only looking for financial security. This initiative is pursued in close cooperation with the ÖVP and the FPÖ, which agree in this struggle and strive for a prohibition law against radical Islam. According to report the the standard already achieve the coalition partners in this area.

In addition, basic care in Lower Austria was converted to benefits in kind, transfers abroad were deleted and a strict weapons ban for asylum seekers was introduced, which is to be controlled by home operators. Landbauer emphasized the need for a system change in asylum and migration policy.

migration in Austria

The topic of migration has gained importance in Austrian interior and foreign policy since the late 1980s. Historically, Austria is characterized by international migration and ethnic cultural diversity-for example, around 180 nationalities and 44.4 percent of the residents are foreign origin. The population would shrink without migration, and by the mid -2050s, population growth will be based on immigration. The current figures also illustrate this: more than 100,000 Ukrainian war refugees have been recorded in Austria since July 2023.

The Austrian migration policy has been shaped by a more restrictive attitude in recent years, as was explained by the Federal Central Education . A third of the population entitled to vote in Vienna has no right to vote because they lack citizenship. Despite the challenges, the multicultural society also offers many opportunities for the country.

Overall, the seriousness of the government work and the clear positioning in social and migration policy issues reflect the will of the state government to actively face the current challenges and find solutions.