“Broad Relief” – Inflation: Head of State Increases Pressure on Government

She is considered the ÖVP grande and kingmaker in her party: the powerful governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, has an ear close to the people. And the biggest concern across the country is skyrocketing inflation across all walks of life. In the “Krone” interview, the black frontwoman increases the pressure on the government: “It is high time. For many, the extra burdens are almost unbearable. That is why we now need speed for a wide reception!”

Your anti-inflation catalog of demands on the turquoise-green coalition:

• Aid payment for needy people

• Noticeable inflation correction for fast, broad relief for the working middle class

• An increase in child benefits, because especially families with children are affected.

• In addition, businesses and jobs should be secured – hence energy price support for businesses

But it is also “time to implement the reforms for the sustainable reception of the people in our country”. Mikl-Leitner continues: “The cold progression must come to an end and the additional labor costs must come down.”

The last round of negotiations ran late into the night
Meanwhile, the final round of negotiations in the battle for the best of both worlds between the ÖVP and the Greens lasted late into the night. According to reports, the third anti-inflation package should consist of two parts, significantly exceeding the first two (four billion euros).

First, there should be at least one-off payments or inflation adjustments for the socially disadvantaged and families before the summer. The pension and tax screw will probably also be turned earlier. In addition to the CO2 bonus, the abolition of the cold trend is planned for the autumn. In any case, time is running out. The package is to be put together in the National Council this week.