Viennese FPÖ Shoots Against Hacker

The Vienna FPÖ sees no reason to soften its criticism of SPÖ City Councillor Peter Hacker even after the Vienna election. "The health and social system is increasingly falling apart," stated FPÖ leader Dominik Nepp on Tuesday at a joint press conference with club leader Maximilian Krauss. Hacker, as the responsible politician, shows no political will for change. Instead, he often shifts responsibility to others, such as the federal government.

"In every interview, he blames others," noted Nepp. The FPÖ does not want to let Hacker off the hook. For he is responsible, for example, for the fact that many hospital beds cannot be occupied. There have also been blunders in the merging of departments. This leads, among other things, to long waiting times for surgeries.

Hacker Criticism Not Understandable for FPÖ

The FPÖ cannot understand Hacker's criticism of private insurance, which is being taken out more frequently. If this type of coverage did not exist, the public health system would have long since "exploded," as it is currently being "cut to the bone." Hacker is an "incompetent and incapable politician," said Nepp.

Once again, the Blues targeted the minimum security for children. There is no cap on this in Vienna. The Freedom Party also wants to submit a motion of no confidence in the municipal council again in the fall. However, they need the support of another party, as they do not have enough mandates themselves. According to Krauss, they will inquire with the ÖVP in this regard.

Nepp was open regarding possible changes to social insurance. The merger of the funds carried out by the former FPÖ-ÖVP government was once again heavily criticized in recent days, after ÖVP politicians also called for a "reform of the reform." The FPÖ will not oppose measures to increase efficiency and effectiveness, Nepp assured.

However, he pointed out that the current ÖGK structure is also the responsibility of the ÖVP itself: "It was the ÖVP's wish that there should still be nine regional directorates."

SPÖ Responds to Criticism, ÖVP Wants "Real Reforms"

The SPÖ rejected the criticism of the health department. While there are indeed blocked beds, 1,033 are currently available, reported the deputy SPÖ club chairman, state parliament president Christian Meidlinger. "The FPÖ's claims, as usual, lack any basis." He described the possible motion of no confidence as the FPÖ's "annual exercise," as there was one last year as well.

ÖVP health and social spokesperson Ingrid Korosec stated via a release that the FPÖ is merely repeating ÖVP criticism of the health councilor. She also called for "real reforms" from Hacker. Unlike the "riot-FPÖ," the ÖVP continuously presents constructive proposals, she assured.

(APA/Red)

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