In Vienna and Lower Austria, energy prices explode from the start of heating. This leads to indignation among the population and the parties: the SPÖ attacks the ÖVP and vice versa – what a bizarre policy! Solutions? No!
The price explosion at Energieallianz Austria shows how futile political attacks can be. As reported, Vienna and Lower Austria are massively raising the bills. The two provincial governors Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP Lower Austria) and Michael Ludwig (SPÖ Vienna) are in the same boat. If you think so. Because the two are criticized for their energy policies. Namely from SPÖ and ÖVP.
SPÖ vs ÖVP
“The state governor is called upon not to stand idly by this prize madness,” SPÖ state party chairman Franz Schnabl reprimanded. When asked that Ludwig was not better in Vienna, he now explains: “Although there is certainly criticism of the pricing of Wien Energie, the Viennese have a different electricity mix. EVN, for example, has 76.9 percent of its electricity from hydropower, Vienna 48.7 percent, which makes it more difficult for the Viennese to help shape the price.”
ÖVP vs SPÖ
“The increase in electricity and gas prices by Wien Energie is a fatal step, especially at this time,” said ÖVP Vienna boss Karl Mahrer indignantly. And with Mikl Leitner? The ÖVP continues: “Wien Energie is exclusively owned by the city. Unlike almost all other state energy suppliers, there are no strategic partners in the ownership structure. That is why the mayor of Vienna also has a special social responsibility when it comes to prizes.”
All the arguments nicely bent.
Source: Krone
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