Mattle criticizes health insurance reform: Centralization was a mistake!”

Mattle criticizes health insurance reform: Centralization was a mistake!”

Tyrol's governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) has criticized the centralization of the health insurance fund, which was implemented under the government of Chancellor Kurz (ÖVP), as a "mistake". Mattle describes the reform as problematic and calls for centralization to be reversed. He sees deficits in the federal states that need to be compensated for and reiterates that more federal design is necessary. He highlights Tyrol as a positive example and advocates including the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) in the reform partnership with the federal government. This could help address the deficits mentioned and improve health care in the federal states.

“In contrast to the federal government, the Tyrolean fund has a plus,” emphasizes Mattle. These facts support his call for a reform of the reform to ensure that the health fund works more efficiently and can better respond to regional needs. He also praises the joint reform approaches in the education sector between the federal government and Tyrol, although structural adjustments are necessary in order to optimize administration.

Environmental and climate policy

Aside from the health issues, Mattle also expressed his views on environmental issues. He calls for an expansion of renewable energies, especially with regard to the Kaunertal power plant, and is open to technology, especially with regard to wind power. He also speaks out in favor of climate protection and appeals to all Austrians to do their part.

In a pragmatic approach, Mattle also addresses the shooting of wolves to protect the population. In addition, he supports the tightening of gun laws after the shooting in Graz and is in favor of legislation on this matter.

Political coalitions and event support

Mattle is satisfied with the current coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS in the federal government and apologizes to SPÖ leader Andreas Babler for initial reservations. Another topic that is close to his heart is Innsbruck's application as a venue for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. He emphasizes that there will be no financial contribution to the event, but that the city can have the necessary infrastructure to support the event if tourism benefits from it.

In summary, it can be said that liability, federal design, environmental and climate protection as well as support for cultural events are central issues for Governor Anton Mattle. These factors will not only contribute to Tyrol's development, but will also stimulate the nationwide discussion about health care reforms and environmental protection.

How The press and NOP report, Mattle will continue to play a central role in the political discussion on these issues.