Mikl-Leitner demands SPÖ end "location-hostile tax fantasies"

Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner has sharply criticized the federal Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) government team, urging them to "finally move in the right direction."

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The red government team must finally move in the right direction.

Following a meeting of the ÖVP Lower Austria provincial party executive, Mikl-Leitner called for a unified approach to social assistance, advocating for a "fair, just social welfare system." She emphasized that in Lower Austria, the principle is: "Whoever works should not be the loser. Help only for those who truly need our help. So, help for the weakest and not for the boldest."

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For us, it is clear that everything must be done at all levels to strengthen the economy, secure jobs, and honor the willingness of our compatriots to perform.

Mikl-Leitner also expressed concern over what she termed "location-hostile tax fantasies," demanding an end to them and placing responsibility on the Finance Minister. She questioned the idea of releasing hundreds of prisoners early, stating, "One does not play with the safety of our compatriots."

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Where is the unification to a fair, just social assistance by the Minister of Social Affairs? The Lower Austria model must be the role model. Because with us, the principle applies: Whoever works should not be the loser. Help only for those who truly need our help. So, help for the weakest and not for the boldest.

Furthermore, the governor criticized what she described as "gold-plating" of EU regulations, citing the Pay Transparency Directive as a "sad" example. She contrasted the perceived inaction of the federal SPÖ with the performance of ÖVP members in the Lower Austrian government, suggesting that citizens are bewildered by the SPÖ ministers' "left-left ideas."

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Where is the end of location-hostile tax fantasies? The Finance Minister is called upon here. And how does one come up with the idea of releasing hundreds of prisoners early? One does not play with the safety of our compatriots.