The trade union confederation ÖGB has called for a national protest to put pressure on the government to address the cost-of-living crisis. ÖGB estimates that food inflation alone has increased the annual bill for a family with two children by € 1,234, with higher energy costs adding a further € 1,335 on average. The ÖGB is calling for action on housing costs, including a freeze on rents, as well as measures to ensure affordable energy and a tax on energy companies’ excessive profits.
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