Politics argue about the future of the climate monus - what does that mean for them?

Politics argue about the future of the climate monus - what does that mean for them?

In the middle of the tense budget situation, the Austrian government is discussing the climate monus, which previously runs with payments of 145 to 290 euros per person until spring 2025. But the financial requirements are alarming: The fiscal council has determined that the budget deficit could increase to around 3.9 to 4.1 percent of GDP, which requires massive savings. The renowned page Finanz.at that up to 4 billion euros were paid too much. This raises the question of whether the climate bonus should be abolished in the future or at least shortened for better earners.

climate monus against climate -damaging subsidies

The Greens, represented by Jakob Schwarz, vehemently stand against the deletion of the climate monus and argue that it represents an essential repayment of the CO2 tax revenue to the population. He emphasizes that savings should instead be carried out in environmentally harmful subsidies in which a potential of over two billion euros has been identified, such as ots.at reported. Schwarz sees such a strategy as a profit for the climate and the state budget and demands a responsible budget policy.

Current calculations also show that the expenditure for the climate monus from 2021 to 2025 exceeds CO2 tax revenue by 4.1 billion euros, which is where the original conception of the bonus is questioned. Politicians are now facing the decision as to whether it should maintain or modify the climate bonus in its current form. A decision in this matter is still pending, which triggers concern for many citizens: concerns that benefit from the bonus.