The control body’s 2023 activity report shows opportunities for improvement Vienna (PK) – The Ombudsman’s annual activity report was the starting point for a debate in today’s Ombudsman Committee on deficiencies and potential improvements in the administration. The three Ombudsmen Gaby Schwarz, Bernhard Achitz and Walter Rosenkranz were available to answer the MPs’ questions and … Read more
Greens on inflation: Positive trend is accelerating Vienna (OTS) – “Inflation in Austria is falling by 0.6 percentage points compared to March – and that’s a good thing,” says Jakob Schwarz, spokesperson for budget and taxes for the Green Party. “We are not only rapidly reducing the gap to average inflation in the Eurozone, but … Read more
Vienna (OTS) – “It’s very simple, Finance Minister Brunner has to take care of finding a fair and just solution. The solution must be in the interests of both companies and taxpayers. “Common sense tells you that we cannot support companies that lay people off on a large scale or pay massive dividends to their … Read more
Billion-dollar housing construction package provides a ray of hope in the ongoing European inflation and economic crisis Vienna (OTS) – “The economic forecast from the economic research institute confirms: The construction package will relieve the construction industry, which is suffering from the high key interest rate, this year and will ensure new growth in the … Read more
The lowest inflation rate since December 2021 is providing relief Vienna (OTS) – “Energy prices, together with food prices, have no longer become a driver of inflation, but rather a brake. “This is also thanks to the federal government’s price-cutting measures,” said Jakob Schwarz, spokesman for the Green Party for budget and taxes, about the … Read more
