Needy Nazi Victims Can Receive Symbolic 1,000 Euros

Particularly needy victims of National Socialism can receive a one-time grant of 1,000 euros. This support is aimed at people who still suffer from the long-term consequences of persecution, disenfranchisement, and exclusion, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

Schumann: "Moral Obligation"

"It is our moral obligation to show respect to the victims of National Socialism and to show them our solidarity," emphasized Minister of Social Affairs Korinna Schumann (SPÖ). The measure, decided in the Council of Ministers, is not only a concrete contribution to improving their living situation but also a deliberate sign of recognition and appreciation of the injustice suffered.

The group of approximately 300 eligible individuals consists of socially needy, recognized NS victims living in Austria and abroad who receive a maintenance pension. The total funding of around 300,000 euros comes from the Compensation Tax Fund for Victim Support.

(APA/Red)

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