NEOS Demand Structural Reforms Due to Budget Deficit

The NEOS state party chairwoman in Lower Austria, Indra Collini, described the financial situation of the federal government, states, and municipalities as "dramatic." It is necessary to take action. Niko Swatek from Styria demanded a responsible handling of taxpayers' money and an efficient state administration.

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Swatek demanded to shut down the "party-political self-service shop," for example, in positions in the administration and in outsourced companies. In addition, "all expenses and tasks must be put to the test." More cooperation among the federal states is also necessary, especially in the healthcare sector. Structural reforms are needed at the federal, state, and municipal levels, emphasized Gertraud Auinger-Oberzaucher, NEOS member of the National Council and city councilor in Baden. She also referred to the planned task reform of the federal government from ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS starting this year.

The Pink party sees itself as a driver for "real reforms and honest saving," said Collini. She called for a "cash audit" of the state of Lower Austria and quarterly reports on budget execution. Savings potentials - for example, in magazines - need to be tapped, and the "funding jungle" should be abolished. In addition, structural reforms in the administration with a reorganization of processes are needed. The currently ongoing task review of the state "does not fulfill its purpose at all and is far too little," criticized Collini.

(APA/Red)

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