Government success in Lower Austria: Mikl-Leitner counters critics!

Government success in Lower Austria: Mikl-Leitner counters critics!

Niederösterreich, Österreich - The cooperation between the ÖVP and the FPÖ in the Lower Austrian state government is shown in a positive light in accordance with OE24. Johanna Mikl-Leitner, the ÖVP state captain, and Udo Landbauer, the FPÖ Landeshauptmann deputy, draw a positive interim balance and emphasize the achievements since the first black and blue coalition in March 2023. Despite the initial skepticism and massive criticism of the Allianz, you report that half of the joint work program has already been successfully worked out was.

progress in key areas

significant progress has been made in different areas. In the economic sector, 20,000 companies and municipalities were released from interested parties and new funding measures were initiated in the field of artificial intelligence. European policy also receives attention, since every second euro comes from exports in Lower Austria and all funding from Brussels has been secured.

Another central concern of government work is the culture of remembrance. Initiatives to memory of relevant historical events, such as the synagogue in St. Pölten and the Melk concentration camp warehouse, are underway. Mikl-Leitner admits that mistakes were made during the Corona pandemic, but sees a learning process and strengthening social cohesion as a result.

integration and security in focus

A clear focus of the state government is on integration and security. Mikl-Leitner criticizes radical Islam as a threat to society. In addition, she calls for legal regulations against wearing headscarves in small girls and announces the introduction of an asylum brake. This measure makes Lower Austria the first federal state that implements such regulations.

A switch to a non-cash benefit for asylum seekers should prevent tax fraud and knowledge of German is now a prerequisite for educational and residential assembly funding. Parents who do not strive for the integration of their children in kindergarten can be taken up to 2,500 euros. An observation center for radical Islam is planned until October 2025.

In a broader context, the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS are currently working on a triple coalition that is about to conclude their negotiations. [DerStandard] (https://www.derStandard.at/story/30000252752/blau-schwarze- Government Festival-in-Niederoesterreichischer-Hand) reports that the parties have agreed on a government program that was presented in parliament on Tuesday. However, there are mixed reactions to the future government.

reactions to the government program

The opinions about the new government program are different. The Economic Association sees this as a commitment to strengthening the business location, while the FPÖ expresses sharp criticism of planned savings in the police. The NEOs put their will to reform in the areas of education and climate protection and announce that it will take care of improvements in schools and kindergartens.

Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasizes the great challenges that have to be mastered in the areas of economy, work, integration and immigration. It calls for immediate measures to revive the economy and to secure jobs. The Economics Association proposes for economic -friendly measures, including the capping of taxes and relief in approval procedures.

The FPÖ, on the other hand, warns of the possible consequences of the savings from the police and demands new elections to counteract the alleged treason. In contrast, the NEOS show the understanding of the agreements and work that was made on the implementation of their goals in education policy.