FPÖ demands immediate stop of development aid - billion dollar hole threatens!
FPÖ demands immediate stop of development aid - billion dollar hole threatens!
Österreich - The demands of the FPÖ after a reform of Austrian development aid are, according to the foreign and European policy spokeswoman Dr. Susanne Fürst, direct reaction to a billion dollar budget hole caused by the government. The FPÖ sharply criticizes the black-red-pink coalition and demands the immediate reduction in development aid. Prince emphasizes that an FPÖ-led government would immediately hire the development aid generic (EZA), which appears particularly provocative to over 3.5 billion euros given the planned doubling of the funds. The government has set itself the goal of increasing the EZA funds to 0.7% of gross national income. OTS Migration questions demands.
Fürst criticizes the inefficient use of taxpayers and sees a endangerment of Austrian neutrality in current EU and foreign policy. It also expresses concerns about an application that is aimed at the LGBTIQ+lobby and describes the positions of the parties as inconsistent in terms of basic and freedom rights. These tense political conditions raise questions about the future orientation of Austrian development cooperation.
Current situation of development aid
Austrian development cooperation is regulated by the development cooperation law and is based on the "three -year program of Austrian development policy". The
The public development aids (ODA) in Austria amounted to around 1.811 billion euros in 2023, which corresponds to a share of 0.38 percent of gross national income. This number shows an increase of 54.9 million euros compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, a decline in bilateral ODA from 1.026 billion euros in 2022 to EUR 951.9 million in 2023. According to a Analysis of the ADA there are sunken amounts for asylum seekers and declines at vaccine donations.
budget composition and future challenges
The ODA includes both bilateral and multilateral payments. The bilateral oda amounted to 951.9 million euros in 2023, while the multilateral ODA increased to 859.3 million euros. This was due to higher contributions to the International Development Association and African Development Fund. Despite the increased multilateral oda, the decline in bilateral aid remains a challenge that the government and the opposition parties are very discussed.
The evaluation of development aid and the associated goals are increasingly being questioned, especially against the background of the FPÖ claims. It remains to be seen how the political landscape and the financial resources will develop in the coming time, especially if the reform proposals of the FPÖ are in the National Council's foreign policy committee.
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