Private households also have to contribute – Diepresse.com
The economist does not find an EU deficit procedure bad per se. In climate policy, he demands « long -term goals ». Meanwhile, FPÖ boss Kickl calls for a « transparency report » to asylum.
Ihs-Id boss Holger Bonin wants to take on private households to renovate the Austrian state finances. People currently have more money available, but the economic output has shrunk, he said on Sunday in the ORF « press hour »: « You will ran. » Bonin also wants a contribution from countries and municipalities, a EU-Deficit procedure he would not find it bad per se. In climate policy, the economist demands « long -term goals ».
« The state suffered, the debts have gone up, » said Bonin on the economic development of recent years. The public sector has stepped in for private individuals, which is now shown in the budget deficit. But companies also have little scope for investments because of high wages. Now households should also contribute something. You wait for private consumption to jump, but this is also a « question of trust ».
Prospects « not particularly good »
From 2026, the IHS again expects moderate economic growth of around one percent annually. This plus is also not fixed, the medium -term prospects « not particularly good », says Bonin: « We have to worry. » He expects « rather negative surprises » from the presentation of the financial data for 2024.
« The deficits in the municipalities are probably higher than expected, » said the economic researcher. However, it is important how to react to an additional budget hole. Bonin described the recent saving requirement of around 12 billion euros this year as an “absolute upper limit”. Countries and municipalities would have to help save, but you should also talk about financial autonomy in certain areas.
Sustainable measures asked
According to Bonin, an EU deficit procedure would not change anything for the time being. Either way, politics must show where it should go. Sustainable measures are crucial. The IHS boss also demanded such in the climate area and located an « empty space » in the government program. This shows that you don’t want to commit yourself. However, the deletion of climate -damaging subsidies is required, for example.
Overall, Bonin wanted to remain confident: « I think we can do it, » he said about budget consolidation. He finds the mood in the new government as « constructive », its approaches « evidence -based ». He himself does not want to go into politics, but continue to influence advice, according to the economist from Germany.
Kickl calls for « transparency report » to asylum
The FPÖ saw the budget on Sunday above all due to the areas of asylum and migration. Party leader Herbert Kick called for « a monthly transparency report on the total costs ». For the budget planning, the “comprehensive disclosure of all costs” must also take place. After all, every ministry would have to know what there is in the asylum area. Kickl accused the government of « Disabilities, Hidden and Completion ». (APA)
