Idea to name and shame tax fraudsters met with scepticism

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The Association of Austrian Taxpayers has spoken out against the creation of a list of tax dodgers. The organisation said yesterday (Weds) that a decision like that would mean a “step backwards” in modern civil society. It stressed that not everyone accused of tax evasion was a criminal. “Many people whose names may be found […]

SPÖ suggests ‘list of tax evasion shame’

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Social Democratic (SPÖ) General Secretary Günther Kräuter has said the possible publication of a “list of disgrace” to increase the pressure on tax dodgers has his party’s unequivocal support. Kräuter told broadcaster ORF yesterday evening (Tues) he backed the idea of Labour Chamber (AK) officials. Leading AK members said Austria should follow the example of […]

Darabos defends fighter jets

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Defence Minister Norbert Darabos has hit back after a fellow Social Democrat (SPÖ) suggested to sell Austria’s Eurofighter jet fleet. SPÖ General Secretary Günther Kräuter said on Sunday Austria could get rid of its 15 fighter aircraft due to non-existent war concerns. Kräuter argued the alpine country was under higher financial and economic risk these […]

SPÖ to finance Fischer campaign

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The Social Democrats (SPÖ) will financially support the election campaign of incumbent president Heinz Fischer, it has emerged.SPÖ federal manager Günther Kräuter said today (Thurs) an “election fund” would be set up in which members will pay in around four Euros. This would be a sum of around one million Euros since the party has […]