Greens sharply criticize the government: social injustices are threatening!
The Greens are sharply criticizing the new government's budget plans and are calling for sensible savings in the National Council.
Greens sharply criticize the government: social injustices are threatening!
The Greens are returning to the opposition with renewed vigor and are vehemently opposed to the new government's austerity plans. At a press conference, party leader Werner Kogler announced that the announced budget consolidation was not only unreasonable, but would endanger many essential areas. “It's unreasonable after unreasonableness,” said Kogler about the upcoming legislative resolutions that are to be discussed in the National Council on Friday. In particular, the partial abolition of the cold progression is criticized as it will harm the social third, while the savings in the climate sector are perceived as irresponsible, reported crown.
The former government parties are faced with the challenge of implementing their election promises, while the Greens have already announced their own savings concept in the budget committee. The FPÖ has also made its presence felt with its own application learning point, in which it calls for measures to stop family reunification and to increase social security contributions for pensioners. Kogler also expressed fears that the government had adopted a "climate destruction program" that could hinder progress in renewable energy, such as the NOP documented. Despite the criticism, there is support for a planned rent freeze for old buildings and cooperative apartments, which was highlighted as a positive initiative.