Pension cuts: FPÖ criticizes SPÖ - Day of Shame for pensioners!
Pension cuts: FPÖ criticizes SPÖ - Day of Shame for pensioners!
In Austria, comprehensive pension cuts were decided in Austria from June 1, 2025, which could bring many pensioners into a difficult financial situation. The FPÖ senior spokeswoman NABG. Andrea-Michaela Schartel described this day as the "day of shame" and criticized the participation of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS in these austerity measures, which particularly affect older generations. OTS reports that Schartel's pensioners canceled, and she asks the party several questions about the exact background of the cuts.In order to improve the budget position, the health insurance contributions were increased from 5.1 percent to 6 percent. As a result, many affected people have less money available every month. [Kosmo] (https://www.kosmo.at/so- many-oesterreichern-droht-eine-fetten-pensionkuerzung/) explains that the annual burden for those affected can be several hundred to thousands of euros, depending on the gross board. Specific calculations show that a gross pension of 2,500 euros can make up for over 3,000 euros in additional costs in retirement.
financial effects for pensioners
The practical effects of the pension cuts are strongly felt among the population. Today states that the monthly losses are different for different pension heights. Here are some exemplary amounts:
- 1,300 euros gross pension: 13.50 euros less per month (162 euros annually).
- 1,600 euros gross pension: 16.70 euros less per month (200 euros annually).
- 2,600 euros gross pension: 17.70 euros less per month (212 euros annually).
- Average pensioner couple: 34.40 euros less per month (412 euros annually).
- 3,500 euros gross pension: 23.80 euros less per month (286 euros annually).
Surprisingly, the effects of low pensions are usually less serious; For example, pensioners with a monthly income of 1,000 euros only receive 2 euros net less.
long -term consequences and political reactions
The political reaction to these austerity measures is already recognizable. Schartel sarcastic asks whether the SPÖ believes that it can get through with its "lies" and also expresses confidence in the media that they will objectively present the situation. The FPÖ and the ÖVP have announced that they will continue to check further austerity measures for cost savings in the billion dollar sector in the future. From 2026, adjustments such as a frozen prescription fee and a reduction in the upper limit for pharmaceutical costs should also follow in order to alleviate the stress of the pensioners.
The pension cuts and the increased health insurance contributions can therefore have a significant impact on the quality of life of many older people. The debate about how politics accompanies this switch to a new financial reality will certainly be managed more intensely in the coming weeks.
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