Major industrialist:
“We have negative selection when it comes to immigration”
Christian Pochtler, President of the Federation of Austrian Industries in Vienna, talks about the crisis in the Austrian economy, the misguided developments in social policy and why there is no alternative to Europe for industry. We contrast him with a small businessman who talks about other challenges facing Vienna as a business location.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen "Krone": Vienna likes to present itself as Austria's economic engine - after all, around 25 percent of the gross domestic product is generated here. Is the engine stuttering or is it already dying?
Christian Pochtler: You have to look at Austria as a business location as a whole. Vienna is running roughly parallel to the national trend. But one thing is clear: Austria is facing a massive deindustrialization. We are experiencing increasing difficulties, particularly in the export industry. We are no longer really competitive in some product categories - and not just globally, but also compared to our immediate neighbors in the European Union.
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