Politicians are calling for WKO compulsory contributions for companies!

Politicians are calling for WKO compulsory contributions for companies!

The political stage of Austria is currently characterized by a remarkable conflict between the Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the Chamber of Commerce (WKO). In his recent speech in parliament, the Freedom National Council MP, Michael Fürtbauer, has taken outstanding criticism of the financial practices of the WKO. He emphasized that companies have to pay far too high compulsory contributions and called for their complete abolition. He commented in sharp words that the WKO "generously" acted in the financial support of the Capital of Culture in 2024, which it described as "expensive fun". These statements are made by the Nachrichten.at reported.

action to abolish compulsory memberships

In another redefination, Fürtbauer brought an application to be used to complete the full abolition of multiple mandatory memberships to the WKO specialist groups. This is to ensure that companies are no longer forced to maintain memberships in several specialist associations, which he finds superfluous and stressful. Finally, Fürtbauer emphasized that each vote for the FPÖ is a voice for justice in the upcoming economic chamber elections and expressly called on the choice of freedom.