The ethnic groups react "dismayed" to the cuts associated with budget consolidation in their area. Especially in the commemorative year 2025, this step is not only politically incomprehensible but also a severe blow to the face of all those who work daily for the preservation and promotion of linguistic and cultural diversity in Austria, according to an open letter from the Permanent Conference of the Advisory Councils of the Indigenous Ethnic Groups of Austria.
Appeal to the Government
The planned cuts - 189,000 euros less in 2025, even 599,000 euros less next year - would hit precisely those associations, educational initiatives, and cultural projects that build bridges with great commitment, promote dialogue, and enable lived multilingualism. Particularly affected are the "urgently needed" language promotion and intercultural education projects.
The government is being appealed to prevent the planned "sensitive" cuts. It should also be agreed that if the budget situation improves, the promotion of ethnic groups should not only continue but also be adjusted for inflation and financially strengthened.
(APA/Red)
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