WKO Heads: Easing of Lockdown Was Necessary

Lifestyle & TravelMore+ ♦ Published: February 4, 2021; 12:45 ♦ (Vindobona)

Both, the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce's (WKO) President, Harald Mahrer, and Secretary General, Karlheinz Kopf, are pleased by the government's decision to open the retail sector and body-related service providers again. They furthermore demand a clear perspective for industries that are yet to be opened.

Harald Mahrer, President of Austria's Federal Chamber of Commerce, is pleased about the opening steps for the retail sector and for body-related services. / Picture: © WKO Austrian Chamber of Commerce / Marek Knopp | 6016 x 4016 px | 3,8 MB

After the announcement of Austria's government to loosen the current lockdown as of February 8, 2021, the heads of the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce (WKO) show themselves pleased with the decision.

"The first opening steps announced for the retail sector and body-related service providers …