Transparency or non -transparency? NEOS call for reforms in the Graz municipal council
Transparency or non -transparency? NEOS call for reforms in the Graz municipal council
The political landscape in Graz is under intensive observation on Thursday when the municipal council assembles for a special session via the FPÖ expenses affair. The NEOS, one of the political forces in the city, announce their extensive demands for the abolition of disposal, which they consider as a remains of bygone times.
In particular, the NEOS parliamentary group leader Philipp Pointner sees urgent need for action in relation to the transparency of the use of money in the city. At the upcoming special meeting, he demands the immediate deletion of these funds for politicians, who in his opinion favor their abuse. Pointner provocates provocatively as the "pocket money of politics", especially since the city administration even does not consider these funds as not necessary.request for halving the club funding
In another advance, Pointner announced that he would make an application to halve the club funding. "The parties have already received more than sufficient financial resources through party and club funding," he emphasizes. His concern is that the city government should finally determine clear rules in order to ensure responsible use of these funds.
The meeting has been given a special explosiveness through the fact that the responsible subcommittee of the Styrian state parliament, contrary to the agreements by Governor Christopher Drexler (ÖVP) and his deputy Anton Lang (SPÖ), has not yet been convened. Pointner sharply criticizes this, as this has led to a failure to determine an upper election campaign and control the party finances in Graz.
he appeals to all major factions to use the introduction of transparency measures. "Graz must not be the next Ibiza, where abuse and non -transparent money flows dominate political culture," warns Pointner and calls for unity in this important matter.
For more information on the current events related to the FPÖ expenses affair and the demands of the NEOs, interested parties can read this link .
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