Politician salaries rise despite the crisis: MFG demands zero -wage round!

Politician salaries rise despite the crisis: MFG demands zero -wage round!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The political mood in Upper Austria is boiling! While the established parties are pushing a salary increase of 3.5 %, the MFG underlines its point of view: "We will do without salary increases!" Explains LAbg. Manuel Krautgartner, club chairman of the MFG-OÖ. The politicians of the ÖVP, SPÖ, FPÖ and the Greens, on the other hand, have an increase of up to EUR 437.80 gross per month despite an inflation crisis and rapidly increasing cost of living. "A increase in salary at this time sends a wrong signal and shows how much the political class is from the reality of people from people," said LAbg. Joachim Aigner, who demands the zero -wage round as a sign of solidarity.

The MFG makes mobile against the ORF household levy

At the same time, the MFG switches a gear in the fight against the ORF household levy, which it considers as an unjustified burden and forced financing of a supposedly neutral radio. LAbg. Aigner explains that the budget levy is nothing more than a "state -prescribed obsessive -compulsive tax" that has been collected by all households since 2024, regardless of the actual radio reception. This is illustrated by the MFG as another example of the withdrawal of politicians in Austria.

In addition, the MFG points out serious grievances at ORF-Zeits Service GmbH, which are said to have disregarded legal requirements. "Reminders are regularly sent without legal basis and claims against those affected by collection agencies are enforced, although they are legally injustice," criticizes Krautgartner. The MFG not only fights against these injustices, but also offers legal support to the citizens concerned to defend themselves against this attacking politics.

The MFG remains on the front in this political discussion and calls for both the abolition of the budget tax and a comprehensive clarification of the grievances in ORF contribution Service GmbH. "It is not acceptable that citizens pay for state radio that does not take their opinions and interests seriously," Aigner appeals and emphasizes that it is time for a change in politics. These topics will not only be on the vote on January 30, 2025, but they affect the everyday life and the rights of the citizens. OTS mfg report in detail about these developments.