Vienna Mayor Ludwig Remains Firm: Voting Rights Only for Citizens
Ludwig stated at a press conference in Vienna on Monday that the SPÖ had already decided two years ago to stick to the current system: "The right to vote, especially for legislative bodies, should continue to be a citizenship right." At the same time, he sees a need for reform in access to citizenship, particularly for people with low incomes.
Vienna SPÖ for Easier Naturalization
"Some professional groups are effectively excluded solely due to their income situation," said Ludwig. He cited caregivers and cleaning staff as examples, who often do not have the required 1,100 euros net income after deducting fixed costs such as rent and energy. This is a question of social justice: "We need caregivers just as urgently as people in other professions."
Burden on Schools in Vienna Grows
Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) commented on migration policy and welcomed the federal government's decision to temporarily stop family reunification for refugees. She pointed to the growing challenges in the school sector:
"In recent months, we have had an additional up to 400 school-age children per month. That corresponds to about 20 new school classes per month – a school building monthly," said Emmerling. This burden is not sustainable in the long term. It is therefore crucial not to further overwhelm the society's capacity for integration and to find sustainable solutions.
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(APA/Red)
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