The fresh reports by the Austrian heute.at on the state's grants to a multi-children's household of Syrian migrants have caused considerable controversy. The sum of EUR 4600 per period revealed not only raised public outrage but besides a sharp reaction from opposition politicians.
Financial details
As reported by heute.at, a household of nine, consisting of parents and 7 children, receives a full allowance of EUR 4600 per month. This amount is close to PLN 20 000 after the calculation per euro. This amount of money is significant, especially given the standard of surviving in Austria.
Income disclosure
The controversies related to the amount of benefits arose in the context of the rental of a fresh flat in Vienna by the migrant family. Under Austrian law, tenants must disclose their income in order to sign the lease. In this case, alternatively of conventional pay-out episodes from the employer, a couple of migrants presented to the tenant a announcement of minimum income guaranteed by the city of Vienna. The full net sum of EUR 4600 per period was rather astonishing.
Calculation of benefits
Journal heute.at provided a detailed calculation that explains how a household of 9 could have achieved specified a advanced amount. Both adults receive €809.09 per period + €51.01 for the presence of minors in the household. Each kid receives an additional EUR 312,08. In addition, the household benefits from a rental of EUR 995.46 per month.
Social and Political Reactions
Such a advanced amount of allowances has caused understandable outrage among both average Austrians and politicians. Many citizens believe that the benefit strategy is abused and needs reform. Opposition politicians utilized this situation to criticize the government, arguing that specified sums would demotivate work and lead to dependence on the state.
"While Austrians endure from inflation, they must save on energy and food and turn all euro 3 times, asylum seekers charge EUR 4600 per period for not doing anything" – wrote on social media leader FPÖ Herbert Kickl.
Conclusion
The amount of allowances granted to the Syrian migrant household is the subject of heated discussions in Austria. The disclosure of EUR 4600 per period has generated quite a few excitement and has sparked a debate on the fairness and effectiveness of the welfare system. In the face of increasing social and political outrage, further discussions are expected on the request to improvement the social support strategy in Austria.
Daniel Głogowski
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