The Vice Chancellor took stock of ORF. The small coalition partner is an election loser and is expelled from several governments. Dark times for green. Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler shoots towards the ÖVP. And is also self-critical.
Many reforms have been successful, Werner Kogler said at the beginning of the “ZiB 2” interview with ORF presenter Martin Thür. A common narrative for the Greens when it comes to justifying and defending the special coalition with the ÖVP.
Kogler is self-critical
“I believe that you should save money. You can always talk about what happened in the past. But there are other calculations.” You have to save six billion in the coming years, that is possible. For example with financing.
You could also discuss what the Greens were involved in. “We are the first to say you can adapt.” The controversial climate bonus, which is being praised across Europe, could also be reconsidered in its current form.
“Maybe we were too naive”
Kogler mentions the – from his point of view – relevant problem areas. The ÖVP consists of three ÖVPs, and the associated federalism is ‘folklore worth billions’. Kogler also agrees with well-known economists who also link the serious budget deficit to the demands and subsidies from the states.
Kogler’s conclusion: “Maybe we were a little too naive in general. But we can also do better. And I have also made mistakes here and there.”
Source: Krone
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