Criticism of the Greens on Budget Cuts for Ethnic Groups

"The fact that cuts are being made to ethnic group funding this year of commemoration and also next year is not only insensitive - it is a political disgrace and a severe blow to the many ethnic group associations," said the Greens' ethnic group spokesperson Olga Voglauer on Monday in a statement.

Greens criticize cuts to ethnic groups without regard for long-term impacts

Specifically, ethnic group funding will be reduced by 189,000 euros in 2025 compared to 2024, Voglauer calculated. 89,000 euros less are allocated for "Other Grants," and 100,000 euros less for "Intercultural Funding." In 2026, the savings according to the Greens will even total 599,000 euros. Alone in "Other Grants," 568,000 euros less are planned than in 2024. "Right now would be the time to use the doubling of ethnic group funding from 2023 as a starting point for sustainable strengthening," said Voglauer. Instead, "the red pen is being used without regard for the long-term impacts on cultural diversity, engagement, and participation." This is "another bitter proof that this government is cutting in the wrong places."

(APA/Red)

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