Austrian Municipalities in Troubles

Politics ♦ Published: November 24, 2012; 20:49 ♦ (Vindobona)

Last year, the debt level of Austrian municipalities could be reduced. Nevertheless, the financial situation remains tensioned.

Austrian Municipalities in Troubles / Picture: © Vindobona.org

For the first time since 1985, Austrian municipalities could reduce their debts in real terms, the Federation of Austrian Municipalities says. The President of the Federation Helmut Mödlhammer: “Regarding the debt management, Austrian municipalities act as role model in Austria.” The number of municipalities in deficit could be reduced last year. In total, Austrian municipalities…