Austria Denied Access to Work for Refugees From Day One
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Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has rejected a proposal to allow asylum seekers to enter the job market from the first day of their stay. The initiative was taken by Tyrolean Governor Anton Matle and has caused divisions within the ruling Austrian People's Party. Karner pointed out that asylum seekers can now perform community service. He said five Austrian provinces have introduced a corresponding obligation. "They can perform communi…
Minister of the Interior Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) resolutely says "No to an immediate job opportunity for asylum seekers. He thus opposes the drive of his party friend Anton Mattle (ÖVP). The head of the department is convinced that refugees could do charitable work anyway.
Should asylum seekers be able to work from the first day on? Anton Mattle's demand shows breaks with the Federal Austrian People's Party. Blue and Greens criticise the head of state.
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