Support by 2026: Family allowance for Ukrainian refugees extended!

Support by 2026: Family allowance for Ukrainian refugees extended!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - In a significant step, MPs Norbert Sieber (ÖVP), Bernhard Herzog (SPÖ), Gertraud Auinger-Oberzaucher (Neos) and Barbara Neßler (Greens) today have announced the extension of the claim to family allowance and childcare allowance for persons displaced from Ukraine by March 4, 2026. This joint application, which is dealt with in the National Council, aims to offer Ukrainian families in Austria a necessary financial support, since the war in their home country continues to have devastating effects. As the press . In addition, the earnings limit for income -dependent childcare allowance is increased from 8,100 euros to 8,600 euros in order to enable the families concerned additional flexibility.

The unity of the four parties on this matter shows that the social security of families displaced by the Russian war attack is of crucial importance. "The jointly decided extension is good news for all Ukrainian families," said Auinger Oberzaucher with pleasure. The support options obtained should help to offer the families concerned a piece of normality and security in Austria, while the situation in Ukraine remains dramatic.