Saving in the country Upper Austria: 70 million euros for 2026 in sight!

Saving in the country Upper Austria: 70 million euros for 2026 in sight!

Linz-Land, Österreich - Governor Thomas Stelzer (ÖVP) has now taken an important step towards budgetary clarity in Upper Austria. With a new budget decree for 2026, drastic savings of almost 70 million euros are to be realized. The departments are asked to save 15 percent at the discretion expenditure and 5 percent in mandatory expenditure. These measures are part of a larger plan to get the country's finances on course and to deal responsibly with tax money, as Stelzer emphasizes.

It should be emphasized that investment expenses from the savings measures are excluded. So these must not go beyond the amount of the 2025 estate. Social areas such as child and youth welfare as well as elementary education are also spared from the austerity measures and should continue to be supported. This step is set as a sign that you do not want to save in sensitive areas and put the highest priority on the well -being of young people.

criticism and demands for reforms

The reactions to the budget decree are divided. In view of the proposed savings, the SPÖ is unsettled and criticizes the "irritating budget signals" that the state government assumes. They call for a financial summit to discuss the financial challenges. The NEOS also speak and require a "brave reform agent". The state spokesman appeals to the state government to increase efficiency in administration and in the use of funds.

Background of these demands are not only local concerns, but also the international pressure on the reform of tax policy. The EU Commission offers support for member states to improve your financial management and tax collection. The aim of these support measures is to create a fair and sustainable tax policy that enables the federal states to assign public funds efficiently.

The upcoming savings in Upper Austria could also have far -reaching consequences for the local economy and the citizens: inside, since the focus is on sustainable and fair distribution. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the different parties position themselves and what the financial summit will bring.