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The turquoise green government is launching an emergency aid package for Moria. The external disaster fund will double to 50 million euros.
After differences over how to deal with refugees in the burning Greek camp of Moria, the ÖVP and the Greens have come up with a joint emergency aid package. 400 fully equipped accommodation units will be sent to Greece for those affected, and the foreign disaster fund will double to 50 million euros.
Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (ÖVP) announced that auxiliary accommodation (equipped with heating, beds, blankets, etc.) is expected for 2,000 people, including hygiene packages and other relief supplies, take place with two large cargo planes from Vienna to Lesbos next week (Greens) in a written statement.
“We have a Christian social responsibility”
One doctor and ten paramedics from the army should also be available for Greece. In addition, “and in view of the humanitarian crises in many parts of the world, also due to the corona pandemic”, the government will double the external fund for disasters from 25 to 50 million euros.
“We have a Christian social responsibility to help the poorest of the poor locally, in Greece and in many other countries around the world,” Kurz said in the written statement. “We are fulfilling this responsibility and we are providing massive local aid by doubling AKF funds to 50 million euros. This will improve the living conditions of immigrants, especially for women and children, in Greece and poor countries to cope to the Crown. – Support the pandemic. “
The Chancellor also stressed that Austria has already “reached an extremely high level” in accepting refugees. “In 2020 alone we have already taken in 3,700 children, that is, more than 100 children per week. If now others boast of taking in four, twelve or 100 children, compared to what Austria does constantly, that is purely symbolic politics “. “
Kogler continues to host refugees
Vice Chancellor Kogler said the Moria images “had a profound impact on us.” “As politically responsible people, we are called to provide immediate and comprehensive assistance here. By doubling funds for disaster relief abroad, we are putting Austrian humanitarian aid on a new long-term basis,” said the leader. of the Greens. “The direct responsibility of the Federal Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor are also a clear sign of this.”
Kogler emphasized that he will continue to campaign for the refugees to be welcomed: “Immediate help in Moria is a first step. As Greens, we will continue to work with churches, aid organizations and many mayors for a joint European solidarity campaign People it will also be accepted in Austria ”, he repeated his point of view.
The discussion about admitting children is not over yet. However, Kurz remains in her refusal to accept refugees.
