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Friday, September 20, 2024

ÖVP's Vision: Stability and Growth

Published: 2024-09-05

The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), led by Karl Nehammer, is campaigning for the upcoming national elections with a focus on stability and centrist policies.

The party's campaign, branded as "The Strong Center," aims to position Nehammer as the next Chancellor, emphasizing themes of family, performance, and security.

The ÖVP's newly unveiled 270-page election manifesto prioritizes economic growth, tax reductions, and a strict asylum policy.

Key proposals include a full-time work bonus, tax-free overtime, and reduced bureaucracy.

The party also pledges to maintain financial stability by avoiding new debts and aims to enhance Austria's economic standing by lowering corporate taxes.

The ÖVP's strategy is to appeal to voters seeking moderate governance, distancing itself from extreme political ideologies.