Climate Bonus and Anti-Inflation Bonus Come Earlier

PeopleOther ♦ Published: August 25, 2022; 20:56 ♦ (Vindobona)

The payment of the climate and anti-inflation bonus announced by the Austrian federal government will start in September. Because of inflation and the climate bonus, in 2022 all adults who have a main residence in Austria for at least six months will receive €500 and children €250, regardless of their citizenship and age.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer assured that the government will " help people through this difficult time." / Picture: © Bundeskanzleramt (BKA) / Andy Wenzel

The government's special payments to curb inflation and the climate bonus, which is intended to cushion the future burden of the CO2 tax, raise many questions.

For consumers, the new CO2 tax will have an impact on heating and fuel costs. To compensate for the additional financial burden, the regional climate bonus will also be introduced with the CO2 price.

According to…