Migrants must go to work. Otherwise, Austria will reduce their benefits

In Austria, the regulations came into force on Tuesday Asylum seekers must work 10 hours per week in federal facilities. Regulations also allow migrants to work in units under local authorities and in certain companies. This means that migrants can work, for example, in nursing homes, shelters, libraries or volunteer fire brigades.

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In turn, from November they will be able to engage in the services of maintaining the communication infrastructure during the winter.

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Garner announced at a press conference on Monday that the services would encourage migrants trying to avoid work.

If you don’t do any work, your pocket money will be reduced from 40 to 20 euros. That’s one of the clearest consequences, Garner said.

In turn, the head of the Federal Welfare Agency, Andreas Akriner, firmly believes that the new regulations will open up new opportunities for refugees when it comes to finding work. According to him, the acquired experience will increase their attractiveness in the labor market.

Austrian authorities have already introduced compulsory courses for immigrants. Since the beginning of June, 1,653 refugees have completed the special training. The authorities have developed a total of five teaching programs covering knowledge on culture, democracy, law and responsibilities and equality.

In addition, the benefit-in-kind function was expanded this week in Upper Austria’s Steyr. It now does, though it has allowed public services to be used so far Benefits paid in cash so far will be transferred to this card only.

As representatives of the Austrian Ministry of the Interior argue, the card is another important step in the fight against illegal migration.

Minister Garner explained that we are sending a clear signal that we are continuing to take action against abuse of benefits and we are streamlining the payment process.