The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is projected to win Austria’s parliamentary elections.
The party positions itself as a defender of traditional values and national identity, advocating for a reduction in asylum grants and limiting asylum periods, alongside remigration policies that involve returning individuals to their countries of origin, especially for those of migrant background who break the law.
Here’s a summary of its key positions across other areas:
Economy
– No new taxes and tax breaks for young workers starting their careers.
– Subsidised rental housing for young adults and home-buying assistance.
– Lower taxes on savings.
– Tax relief for those working longer hours or overtime.
– A €5,000 bonus for qualified apprentices to motivate them to master their trades.
– Tax-deductible bonuses for workers over 60 and additional relief for those working past retirement age.
Social Policy
– A constitutional definition recognising only two sexes.
– Improved working conditions and pay for medical and nursing staff to meet Austria’s staffing needs without relying on immigration.
– Increased police numbers and better pay for officers.
– A proposed law to ban “political Islam.”
Government
– Enhanced direct democracy, allowing citizens to propose laws through referenda.
– The right for voters to remove government ministers or the entire government via referenda.