Lindner: “Now we have a directional determination forward of us”

Two and a half weeks earlier than the EU elections on June ninth, the SPÖ desires to make the “last spurt”, mentioned SPOÖ chairman Michael Lindner. “This 12 months greater than ever, Europe is going through a call on its path.” Along with Evelyn Regner (2nd place on the checklist) and Hannes Heide (fifth place on the checklist), the Reds renewed their name for a “fairer Europe”, on the heart of which is a European pact “for progress, “Jobs and safety of provide” ought to stand.

In line with Regner, Europe is falling additional and additional behind different financial powers such because the USA or China. The European financial space should subsequently be strengthened based on the motto “Europe first”: For instance, native corporations must be given precedence in tenders and investments must be made in regional innovation and trade. By the import of cheaper merchandise from China, “huge added worth is being misplaced on this nation, that has to vary,” says Regner, who, amongst different issues, desires to coordinate nationwide subsidies on the European degree.

“Europe should turn out to be extra seen”

Hannes Heide sees the picture that the EU has in Austria as notably crucial. In view of the assorted funding packages, from agriculture to well being, this isn’t justified. Rural areas specifically, the place skepticism is biggest, would profit essentially the most from the Union general.