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Kickl remains in federal politics – rejection of the Carinthian election in 2028!
Herbert Kickl, FPÖ leader, announces that he will not run for the Carinthian state elections in 2028, but remains politically active.
Kickl remains in federal politics – rejection of the Carinthian election in 2028!
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl made it clear in an interview today that he will under no circumstances run for the Carinthian state elections in 2028. This reports mein- Klagenfurt.at. Kickl, who describes himself as a “Carinthian with heart and soul,” rejected rumors about a move into state politics and reiterated that he wanted to remain active in federal politics. “I promised the Austrian people a system change,” he explained, emphasizing that his political future lay in Vienna.
While many Carinthians wish to see Kickl in state politics, the FPÖ leader continues to see his role at the federal level. He is aware that commitment at this level can also have positive effects for his home country, as he illustrated using the example of the late Jörg Haider. “Just because I’m not running for office in Carinthia doesn’t mean that I can’t work for my state,” said Kickl.
Pension policy in focus
The issue of pensions is also addressed in the budget negotiations between the FPÖ and ÖVP. The plan is to bring the actual retirement age closer to the statutory retirement age, with the current actual average age being 61.2 years (62.2 years for men and 60.2 years for women). The aim is to reduce pension expenditure by 150 million euros, among other things through the planned cancellation of the climate bonus and educational leave. (5min.at)
In view of these developments, the increase in pensions by 4.6 percent as of January 1, 2025 is also being discussed, which will give average pensioners an additional amount of around 71 euros, bringing them to just under 1,650 euros net. At the same time, the retirement age for women is gradually being raised; it is currently 61.5 years. However, the savings that Kickl is also aiming for could have far-reaching consequences for pensioners in Austria.
Overall, it is clear that the political future in the country remains exciting. It remains to be seen how the situation in Carinthia and federal political developments will develop. Herbert Kickl remains true to his line and focuses on what is happening in the capital.