Plain text is often used. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Johannes Rauch (Greens) complies. At “Club 3” from krone.tv, SchauTV and profil.at. “We cannot pretend that there is no war and no inflation. We need to finally speak clearly.” Rauch also doesn’t account for turquoise-black sensibilities. Both with the animal protection and with the care package “I have knelt on it”, he put pressure on the coalition partner.
The Vorarlberger finds particularly clear words about the latest statements by WKO boss Harald Mahrer. He called for the end of sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rauch: “That surprised me. We need European solidarity. And not the rolled out red carpet for Putin again. That is irresponsible.”
But what to do in the gas crisis? Why is his party colleague Leonore Gewessler not doing as well as Green Minister Robert Habeck in Germany? “She negotiates with potential suppliers. She does the same as Habeck. He is celebrated. We have a different discourse.”
More unemployment benefits and higher pensions
Another important topic: inflation. Rauch defends the 28 billion package (Germany has invested only 25 billion). He argues for an increase in unemployment benefits to 70 percent and for a ten percent increase for retirees due to inflation. More accuracy would be possible, but it will take time due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Speaking of which: Johannes Rauch also acts against the federal states, speaks of “fair-weather federalism”: “If things go well, you can celebrate, if things go badly, the federal government is to blame.” No one dares to touch the subject, otherwise you will lose elections.
The 63-year-old also talks about personal things. His cancer. “I was at the limit. It was there that I learned that giving up is not an option. When I turn 80, I don’t want my grandchildren to ask me: why didn’t you do something?”
Source: Krone
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