Austria's Sozialhilfe NEU Reform Draws Sharp Criticism
Austria's draft social assistance reform faces opposition from states, institutions, and advocacy groups over disability, refugee treatment, and tight timeline.
Austria's Sozialhilfe NEU Reform Draws Sharp Criticism · Austria Finalizes Sozialhilfe Neu Reform for 2027 · Talks Begin on 'Sozialhilfe NEU' Reform Plan
Austria's draft social assistance reform faces opposition from states, institutions, and advocacy groups over disability, refugee treatment, and tight timeline.
The Austrian government has unveiled a social assistance overhaul introducing tiered payments, child benefit limits, and training bonuses.
Social Minister Korinna Schumann meets with coalition partners to negotiate nationwide minimum rates and child benefit scaling by 2027.