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Dec 18th, 2017 at 2:26pm
 
It’s a pivotal moment for politics in Austria, as the ÖVP (Österreichische Volkspartei, Austrian People’s Party) and the FPÖ (Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs, Austrian Freedom Party) launch a new coalition government with Sebastian “Boy” Kurz (ÖVP) as chancellor and Heinz-Christian Strache (FPÖ) as vice-chancellor.

The last time there was a coalition between the ÖVP and the FPÖ was in early 2000 when the late Jörg Haider was the leader of the latter party. The EU threatened to impose sanctions on Austria for its inclusion of right-wing extremists in the government. A major crisis was only averted by the resignation of Mr. Haider as the party’s leader. Back then there were only 15 member states of the EU, so reaching consensus for a similar cordon sanitaire this time will probably be more difficult.


Austrian Government Program

Asylum seekers to hand over mobile phones and cash

Austria will adopt a new style with the new ÖVP-FPÖ government. This had been clear for quite a while. But what are the plans of the coalition under the new chancellor Kurz? The government program “For our Austria”, Für unser Österreich, details it.

After seven weeks of negotiations, ÖVP and FPÖ agreed on a 182-page strong government program for the next five years. The coalition of conservatives and right-wing-populists declare their clear dedication for the EU.

The preface of the pact says: “A strong Austria, where we can seize the opportunities of the 21st century, can only exist in a strong Europe”. A fundament of solid politics was, among others, comprised of the basic principles of the European Union. The parties’ councils approved the pact late Friday evening unanimously.

But what exactly does “Together. For our Austria” say? Some of the points were already excerpted on Saturday. But what do general statements like “stop illegal migration” and “speed up asylum proceedings” really mean? These are the most important of the planned measures.

Migration and refugees
•Whoever applies for asylum in Austria will have to hand over all of his cash at the time of application. The sum is to be used to cover the basic supply costs.
•Asylum seekers have to hand over their mobile phones to the authorities. These will analyse the phone data, to clarify identities (for example in social networks) and to verify the purported travel route. The smart phones won’t be completely confiscated, though.
•Quicker withdrawal of the protection status at travels to the homeland.
•During the asylum procedure, asylum seekers will receive non-cash benefits only, no more cash.
•The obligation of medical confidentiality will be suspended, when illnesses of an asylum seeker are “relevant to the basic supply”.
•Refugee children will learn German in so-called bridge classes. Until now, they were integrated directly into the school system.
•The list of safe countries of origin will be expanded.
•The monetary benefit for asylants and subsidiary protected people will be reduced to a base benefit of €365 and a potential integration bonus of €155 Euro. Family benefits will be capped to €1,500.

:Gates of Vienna. translation from Die Welt
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Reply #1 - Dec 19th, 2017 at 1:39pm
 
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Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
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Reply #2 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 7:11am
 
The Interior Minister of Austria has spoken of his preference for "concentration" of migrants in specific areas 1. to keep Austrians safe.and 2. to enable more efficient infrastructure arrangements for migrant care.

The Chancellor has also referred to the idea of restricting migrants to special areas.

Meanwhile a university study of migrants in the city of Graz has found that "medieval" views are widely held on social and religious issues. The younger migrants tend to be even more conservative than their parents or grandparents.
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Reply #3 - Jan 18th, 2018 at 6:38am
 
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has held a press conference with "the architect of EU decline" Merkel.
He told her the EU needs to get rid of this open borders rubbish and have strong external borders if it is to overcome the migration problem.

He also said that the EU needs to butt out if issues that are the proper concern of national states.

Merkel appeared to look even more gloomy than ever. I don't think the EU elite has much chance of keeping Austria in its cozy inner circle.
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Reply #4 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 7:35am
 
Chancellor Kurz has given his explicit support to the policy of the Visigrad 4 in refusing EU direction to accept migrant quotas.
He also said that Europe must have strong external borders.

Viva Fortress Europe!
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Reply #5 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 8:29am
 
bogarde73 wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 7:35am:
Chancellor Kurz has given his explicit support to the policy of the Visigrad 4 in refusing EU direction to accept migrant quotas.
He also said that Europe must have strong external borders.

Viva Fortress Europe!


I will be interested to see how the EU responds. It is quite likely they will demand quotas be fulfilled and that the border remain undefended.
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Reply #6 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 1:59pm
 
Return Sudtirol to Austria!
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Reply #7 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 3:50pm
 
Auggie wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 1:59pm:
Return Sudtirol to Austria!


Where is it now? In Italy I suppose?
But the Austro-Hungarian empire got enough rent from Italy over the centuries don't you think.
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Reply #8 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 3:59pm
 
issuevoter wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 8:29am:
bogarde73 wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 7:35am:
Chancellor Kurz has given his explicit support to the policy of the Visigrad 4 in refusing EU direction to accept migrant quotas.
He also said that Europe must have strong external borders.

Viva Fortress Europe!


I will be interested to see how the EU responds. It is quite likely they will demand quotas be fulfilled and that the border remain undefended.


They will likely tread more softly with Austria, an ancient & hallowed centre of European culture, than they do with the likes of Poland or Hungary, at whom the burghers of Brussels tend to look down their noses I suspect.
Whatever, the writing is on the wall for the EU as a whole of Europe political entity. There is an unstoppable dissidence towards that. Its future is, as it should only ever have been, as a trade & customs union, leaving national sovereignties intact.
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Reply #9 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 4:01pm
 
bogarde73 wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 3:50pm:
Auggie wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 1:59pm:
Return Sudtirol to Austria!


Where is it now? In Italy I suppose?
But the Austro-Hungarian empire got enough rent from Italy over the centuries don't you think.


It's part of Italy now. The whole region of Trentino/Alto Adige was under Austria, but the northern province, South Tyrol was predominately German-speaking. Trent should've been given to Italy, but not South Tyrol.
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Reply #10 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 4:08pm
 
It's just as well they tend to be multi lingual then.
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Reply #11 - Jan 31st, 2018 at 4:17pm
 
issuevoter wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 8:29am:
bogarde73 wrote on Jan 31st, 2018 at 7:35am:
Chancellor Kurz has given his explicit support to the policy of the Visigrad 4 in refusing EU direction to accept migrant quotas.
He also said that Europe must have strong external borders.

Viva Fortress Europe!


I will be interested to see how the EU responds. It is quite likely they will demand quotas be fulfilled and that the border remain undefended.


It is. Austria would have to get out of the Schengen Treaty.

Personally, I'd rather have the freedom to go in and out of a small country like Austria whenever I chose, but that's just me.
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