“Ask the Chancellor” at Schmelz in Vienna: Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) answered the many questions from Caritas and co. He defended the content of the controversial video and “took away a lot” (see video above).
Autumn sun on the Schmelz in Vienna. Chancellor Karl Nehammer invited people to the “Protection House for the Future”. That’s what it’s about too. Social partners and NGOs from many areas, from Diakonia to the Red Cross, women’s associations and Caritas etc.
Nehammer: “The state cannot pay for everything”
Representatives of the many affected people who were alarmed by a recently surfaced video of the Chancellor. The “citizen video” that “was not intended for the public,” Nehammer said again. He admitted that the choice of words in the ‘manipulatively edited’ piece, which was about cheap meals and extra work, was not the best. In terms of content, he stayed with the case. The state cannot pay for everything; achievements must be worth it.
The event lasted almost two hours. A courageous step by the Chancellor; after all, he had to deal with the probing questions and demands of a wide range of critics. It was about combating poverty, social security, health care and education. A factual discourse without polemics.
Fruitful debate and sausages instead of burgers
The NGOs are demanding more money and targeted investments for socially disadvantaged people. The watering can must eventually be thrown away. And you need to talk to those affected, not about them. Nehammer agreed.
“I bring a lot”
He referred to the many social services in Austria and that these, like pensions, are constantly appreciated. He thanked you for your input and the fruitful debate. “I will take a lot with me,” the Chancellor promised upon his farewell. And received applause. Then there were sausages with mustard and horseradish for everyone. “Well, at least no burgers,” some whispered. The insult had to come. And will remain.
Source: Krone
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