Caritas Criticises Welfare Reform: Increasing Poverty
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Tödtling-Musenbichler speaks of a "Tabubruch". New online petition launched by Caritas and Volkshilfe.
The planned Social Assistance Principle Act provides for heated discussions. Critics such as the Diakonie warn of a threat to social cohesion and a failed fight against poverty. The draft law can still be viewed until 13 November. AUSTRIA. The planned reorganization of the social assistance of social minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) encounters massive resistance. Experts from the Diakonie strongly warn of a weakening of the social network. Especi…
Shortly before the end of the evaluation period for social assistance Newly, Caritas is raising the alarm: planned cuts, lack of measures against child poverty and strict waiting periods drastically exacerbate the plight of many affected persons. Together with the Volkshilfe, the organisation is now putting pressure on the federal government with an online petition.
VIENNA. The Caritas calls on the Federal Government shortly before the end of the review period of the draft social assistance scheme NEW to look at key points in more detail.
The "Social Assistance NEW" to enter into force from January 2027
The Caritas calls on the Federal Government, shortly before the end of the review period of the draft social assistance NEW, to take a closer look at key points. "This reform exacerbates poverty", said Caritas President Nora Tödtling-Musenbichler in the APA interview. She once again criticised the planned lower rates, which are primarily aimed at asylum seekers, but above all at the lack of measures for child poverty. "This is a taboo break."
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