Bill in the millions

What Vienna’s housing benefits really cost

Does Vienna pay too much social welfare? The state has been dealing with this question for weeks. We took a look at the subsidies. This is how much the city really pays out.

One billion euros in minimum benefits per year - that doesn't scare City Councillor for Social Affairs Peter Hacker. "Because it is immediately invested in the economic cycle. Not a single cent is put into a savings account, not a single cent is invested in a risk," explained the SPÖ politician in an interview with "Krone".