Financial crisis in Carinthia: Communities on the sidelines of insolvency!

Financial crisis in Carinthia: Communities on the sidelines of insolvency!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - The municipalities of Carinthia are faced with a dramatic financial crisis. According to the Carinthian Association, as , a minus is expected in the health insurers in 90 percent of the municipalities this year. "Many municipalities can no longer pay their bills and staff. The insolvency threatens!" Warned municipal association President Günther Vallant. Because of this critical Situation, the municipalities are forced to significantly reduce orders to the local economy, which further exacerbates the economic situation.

In order to escape this challenge, the community association calls for additional income through measures such as the increase in the second residence levy and the introduction of a vacancy tax for business areas. Vallant believes that even small adjustments, such as those at the second home, could bring additional income up to seven million euros. These proposals have already been brought to politics, while the reactions among the parties vary greatly. The opposition, represented by the Carinthia team, rejects additional burdens for the citizens and requires a renegotiation of financial equalization.

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