Die blau-schwarze Landesregierung der Steiermark ist mit einem Budgetloch konfrontiert. Auf der Suche nach neuen Einnahmequellen fordert die Finanzlandesrätin, den Finanzausgleich neu zu verhandeln. Denn die Steiermark werde seit Jahrzehnten benachteiligt. Das ist größtenteils falsch.
The Steiermark government is facing a budget deficit and is seeking to renegotiate the Finanzausgleich, claiming historical disadvantage. They argue that the state has been unfairly treated for decades, particularly in areas like healthcare and social services. However, experts and the federal government counter that the Steiermark's position is not supported by evidence, as the state's budget performance is average. The Finanzausgleich, which distributes tax revenues, does not account for regional specifics, leading the Steiermark to advocate for greater federal funding to reduce dependency on subsidies. Despite these claims, the federal government remains unconvinced, highlighting the lack of substantial evidence for the alleged disadvantage.
