In order to help people, “concrete measures are now important, even if you have to take on debt”. A large relief package was launched in Lower Austria: in addition to an electricity price discount, there is also more money for commuter assistance. Does that conflict with the climate targets, since we are supposed to drive less cars in the future? According to Mikl-Leitner, the top priority is still public transport, where more is being invested. The expansion of cycle paths is also being pushed. But of course you need a car for short distances in Lower Austria: “You can’t play one off against the other.” postpone that”.
Mikl-Leitner in the talk: – Rethink CO2 pricing, no to the wealthy tax
