They have worked for decades, paid for contributions, often with a lot waived – and now: the pensioners of Austria are asked to renovate the budget three times to the cash register. Is that fair? Or is that unfortunately?
Firstly, anyone who retires only has half of the first increase in 2025. The National Council must decide this next week. This would be particularly bitter for those who retired in good faith, for example as a tough worker from December 2024 to February 2025.
The KV contribution hammer!
Secondly, the contributions from the health insurance policy were increased in June. With average pensions that is 150 to 200 euros less per year. For many no cracks, but a real cut. And in times when everything stays more expensive.
The operating trap also clicks
Third: From 2026 the cold progression is only balanced to two -thirds. In clear language, those who receive more wages, salary or pension means more taxes as a result of inflation. This affects employees, but also pensioners. The state saves 440 million euros.
Why always with the pensioners?
Of course we need the budget crisis. Saving must therefore be. But it should just stay. And then you ask yourself: why again and again with the pensioners? Why does it find those who often hardly have any financial scope?
Everyone who has worked and paid in the system earns respect – no special costs. Certainly not double or triple.
Source: Krone
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