2023-12-19 05:00:00
The 47th local council meeting of the current electoral term brings some exciting topics. Among other things the FPÖ wants to talk regarding “corruption in the deep red” Vienna health association. The city will decide on more money for art, children and women’s projects and associations.
VIENNA. The last local council meeting before Christmas, the 47th of the current electoral term, will take place in Vienna on Tuesday, December 19th. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) and senior city councilors will answer questions such as: regarding the rental of locations, the need for renovation in rental houses, investments by the city, the situation in the art and culture scene and the security concept at the Vienna Christmas market.
This time the topic of the “Current Hour” comes from the Freedom Party with the title “Scandalous procurement procedures smell of corruption in the deep red Vienna health association”. Most recently, the Court of Auditors criticized deficiencies in the procurement practices of the health association (WiGev). The report speaks of a lack of transparency, a lack of verification, traceability and a high concentration of medical technology procurement on a few contractors. WiGev is already implementing some proposed measures and is announcing more. MeinBezirk.at reported:
Court of Auditors criticizes deficiencies in WiGev’s procurement practices
The City of Vienna will decide to invest 76 million euros in the Vienna Employees’ Promotion Fund (WAFF) for the training and further education of the Viennese. Namely to expand professional qualifications and create new job prospects.
Funding for art and women’s associations
There is also more money for crucial projects and funding for associations that support women in all situations. “From combating sexual violence to promoting equal opportunities – the City of Vienna’s initiative includes a variety of measures that strengthen, protect and empower women. It’s regarding creating safe spaces where women can raise their voices and find help.” , explains the Vienna SPÖ in a broadcast. Below the clubs are “NINLIL”, “Sprungbrett” and “TAMAR”.
In addition, the municipal council will decide on Tuesday to expand the Neusiedl am Steinfeld water tank in order to ensure that drinking water continues to bubble into households in Vienna in the future. Project budget: 98.6 million euros.
The United Theaters Vienna (VBW) will receive 56 million euros in funding. Further investments in the cultural scene in the federal capital: 17.6 million euros for the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, 13.5 million euros for the Vienna Film Fund and 13.6 million euros for the Vienna Festival.
The City of Vienna is planning a children’s cultural center in Floridsdorf
The decision to build a new House of Children’s Culture in Floridsdorf has also been announced. A universe for young explorers full of art, literature and games is to be created here on 3,500 square meters.
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