Budget crisis in Austria: Government wants to save 6.4 billion euros!
Budget crisis in Austria: Government wants to save 6.4 billion euros!
Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The government has presented a schedule for budget consolidation to avert an impending EU deficit procedure. But the preliminary details are explosive: FPÖ and ÖVP have agreed to provide just under 6.4 billion euros for 2025, as reported today by
Jakob Schwarz, budget speaker of the Greens, said that the budget was presented until May 13. It suspects a connection with the upcoming Vienna election at the end of April, since unpleasant details of the savings package may be hidden from the election. Schwarz warns that the narrow time frame could have critical consequences: "With every day without measures, the austerity course must become even more drastic so that the planned savings of 6.3 billion euros can still be reached." Leading economists have also questioned the meaningfulness of these savings, while the government provides hardly any concrete information about the savings for 2026, as in the communication of ots.at
In addition, tax measures should fill the state treasury, an increase in existing taxes is being discussed. For example, tobacco tax could be extended to e-cigarettes and nicotine bags. State companies should also contribute to higher contributions, which could bring the budget upgraded into three -digit million amounts. Which precisely measures are implemented should be specified on Thursday, whereby the coalition partners want to take a stand. savings plans of the government
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