Special Municipal Council on Savings Package to Start Autumn Work in Vienna

The opposition in the Vienna City Council recently announced a politically "hot autumn." Originally, an even more intense time could have been ahead, as according to the original plan, this year's Vienna election would have been in the autumn. However, the Vienna election was moved forward to April. The lively debates result from the recently presented measures for budget consolidation.

Special Council Meeting on "Red-Pink Sledgehammer" in Vienna

For example, public transport tickets are becoming more expensive. Cuts in family support have also been announced. For the Greens, achievements from the time of their participation in government are being destroyed. The 365-euro annual ticket and the minimum security for children were political "beacons," they are convinced.

The first meeting of the city parliament in autumn is thus now a special council meeting at the request of the Greens. The title is: "Red-Pink Sledgehammer: The city government cuts aimlessly and planlessly in public services." On the following two days, September 23 and 24, the first regular autumn sessions of the state parliament and city council, which have been scheduled for some time, will take place.

There is already a date for the budget debate in the Vienna City Council: On November 24 and 25, the figures for the coming two years will be discussed and approved.

(APA/Red)

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