Such a measure could be considered if it were not possible to ensure lower rents in any other way. Schweiger spoke out in favor of a rent cap and more public housing. In climate policy, he wants to focus more on the “social question.”
- “Breathing space” for tenants and more public housing:
“We think interventions in rent prices are OK,” said the KPÖ candidate. In addition to upper limits, the communists also want to temporarily suspend rent increases, prohibit fixed-term contracts and take action against vacant properties. Schweiger wanted a “whole package” rather than individual measures on the subject of housing.
- Distrust of the KPÖ:
- Politics with a “view from below”:
He sees the climate crisis as the “greatest challenge of our time”. At the same time, it has “always been a social issue”. People are worried that they will have to bear the costs of necessary changes themselves. The KPÖ does not want to “abolish” CO2 pricing, but is critical of it: Taxation should start where emissions are caused. For example, with the landlord and not with the tenant.
- Praise for the climate ticket:
Regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine, Schweiger made it clear: “We have condemned the attack from day one.” However, he is bothered by the prevailing “war logic” in the public debate. The only question is how many weapons are needed. The KPÖ wants to strengthen a “peace perspective” and international organizations.
- Ukraine War: Politics for “Question of Peace:
