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That costs a billion euros. Later you can access various fixed cost grants. The federal government announced Wednesday. There were quite positive signs from the economy.
“By extending the lockdown, we will extend the sales replacement for the phase until December 31; here up to 50 percent will be replaced in the comparison period,” said Finance Minister Gernot Blümel (ÖVP). This will cost the state an additional € 1 billion. “This extension is unique.” It is a short-term instrument to save the “very difficult situation”. Then there is the fixed cost allowance. We are also working on an aid for upstream providers. “The measures we are taking now have an immediate impact on whether we can open up again in all areas in 2021 and how quickly,” Blümel said.
For the head of the Harald Mahrer Chamber of Commerce (ÖVP), Harald Mahrer (ÖVP), the fact that compensation for sales continues to flow, albeit to a lesser extent, is a “sign of encouragement”. The Federation of Industrialists (IV) sees the gradual acceleration of the economy, society and schools as a “step towards safety planning”, as announced by President Georg Knill.
The opening of all business operations on December 7 is welcomed by industry representatives. “This is good news for our businesses and consumers. It gives us the opportunity for everyone to receive their Christmas gifts on time,” said Rainer Trefelik, commercial president of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ). Distributors promise comprehensive hygiene concepts for “safe unlocking”.
Representatives of body care companies, from hairdressers to podiatrists, were also very happy. They are also allowed to reopen on December 7. But they are not allowed to offer meals. Fitness studios and indoor pools, as well as restaurants and hotels, will be closed. Restaurants can offer take out from 6 am to 7 pm at night. Deliveries can be made 24 hours a day.
Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger (ÖVP) spoke of a recent “emotional debate on winter tourism in Austria”. He highlighted the economic importance of the winter season. However, due to the number of infections, it must be “opened carefully”. A full opening is not yet possible. “But Austria will create the possibility that there will also be skiing this Christmas, that the cable cars will open.”
The president of the WKÖ tourism and leisure sector, Robert Seeber, described the next steps until January 7, 2021 presented today by the federal government as a “sensible, common and viable path that unites the health and economic aspects”. The extent of the crown-related cuts is painful for our operations, so now at least the planning security that is urgently needed has been established. “Now it is important that not only companies contribute to the fight against the pandemic Rather, all Austrians demonstrate discipline and personal responsibility A smooth restart of tourism businesses in January is only possible by further reducing the number of infections.
Bars and nightspots remain closed, with no date-related prospect of opening.
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