This week the ÖVP presented government plans for an incentive to work longer. In future, people who work beyond retirement age will receive a bonus of 5.1% per year. Critical voices complain that this will not be enough to guarantee long-term pensions. President of the ÖVP Senior Citizens’ Association Ingrid Korosec and President of the Young Liberals NEOS (JUNOS) Sophie Wotschke will be guests in the ZIB2 studio.
Ceasefire in sight in Gaza
According to its own statements, the Israeli army is advancing further and further into the Gaza Strip and has captured a Hamas base. Meanwhile, the US announces Israel’s willingness to maintain a daily ceasefire.
Main green candidate sought
After the Greens canceled their federal congress and postponed it until February and Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler was unavailable as the main candidate for the next EU elections, former EU parliamentarian Michel Reimon has now also announced that doesn’t want to compete.
Abuse in art, culture and sport
The trust office vera*, created by the federal government, has been in existence for a year, which can be accessed by people affected by all types of abuse in the artistic and cultural scene.
ZIB2 with Margit Laufer, 10pm, ORF2
Correspondence for ZIB2
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