The FPÖ has criticized the 'Aktivpension' legislation ahead of the National Council vote on September 23, 2026. Vice Club Chair Dagmar Belakowitsch labeled the package poorly crafted, claiming it disadvantages those who retired early under specific regulations.
The party plans to introduce two amendments to address these issues. One seeks to allow men with 480 insurance months to access the pension before age 65. Another proposes a 15,000 Euro annual tax-free allowance rather than the current monthly calculation.
FPÖ spokesperson Peter Wurm argues the government's current implementation will fail to alleviate the skilled worker shortage. Belakowitsch maintains that the monthly tax exemption is unfair to retirees who previously worked under heavy labor conditions.