First conference in Lienz – Tyrol and Carinthia want to strengthen cooperation

Greater cooperation across state borders – that is the stated goal that the state governments of Tyrol and Carinthia proudly announced at yesterday’s meeting in Lienz. It is not only about economic aspects, but also about social issues or aid. The aim is to “sustainably strengthen the collaboration”, said LH Anton Mattle (VP).

The representatives processed twenty applications in an hour and a half. This includes medical care in the border region, the exchange of information in location marketing and the theme of wolves. Both countries have recently introduced regulations that allow the removal of high-risk animals. Mattle says: “The goal is to reduce the protection status. We also want to exchange DNA information, so that we know which animals pose a risk.” Carinthia’s LHStv. Martin Gruber (VP) adds that a lot of time will pass before the “unjustified protection status is lowered”. They want to make use of appropriate legal leeway.

Another common point that mainly affects the Drautal and East Tyrol is transport. According to Mattle, they want to increase monitoring here in the future. There are no concrete measures, because transit traffic amounts to only one percent and is ‘not noticeable’.

Unity also when it comes to housing and in the event of emergencies
To promote affordable housing, some powers of the social housing system must be transferred to the states. When it comes to vacancies, “mobilization is needed,” says LHStv. Georg Dornauer (SP). Joint solutions must also be found in the event of disasters in the future.

In summary, LH Peter Kaiser (SP) from Carinthia explains: “It is high time that people realize that politics are not against each other, but that a lot can be achieved if we do it together.”