Dear Federal Chancellor, dear Sebastian Kurz! "If you want to understand Wolfgang Schüssel, you have to understand how he plays football," it was said about your predecessor. Like you, Wolfgang Schüssel was not only Federal Chancellor but also chairman of the conservative People's Party. And like you, he initially formed a coalition as head of … Continue reading The failure of Sebastian Kurz
Category: Religion
Das Scheitern des Sebastian Kurz
Sehr geehrter Herr Bundeskanzler, lieber Sebastian Kurz! "Wer Wolfgang Schüssel verstehen will, der muss verstehen, wie er Fußball spielt," hat es über Ihren Vorgänger geheißen. Dieser war, wie Sie, nicht nur Bundeskanzler, sondern auch Obmann der konservativen Volkspartei. Und wie Sie koalierte er als Regierungschef zunächst mit der "rechtspopulisischen" Freiheitlichen Partei, um dann eine Koalition … Continue reading Das Scheitern des Sebastian Kurz
The Star of Bethlehem
Der Stern von Bethlehem (Audio 02:20 min) You know, Anton Pavlovich, when I can't sleep at night, I think of the starry sky. Then I lie in my bed down here and see the starry sky above me. That gives me a feeling of comfort. Now, in a few days, exactly on December 21st, at … Continue reading The Star of Bethlehem
Der Stern von Bethlehem
Der Stern von Bethlehem (Audio 02:20 min) Wissen Sie, Anton Pawlowitsch, wenn ich in der Nacht nicht schlafen kann, dann denke ich an den Sternenhimmel. Dann liege ich hier herunten in meinem Bett und sehe den Sternenhimmel dort oben über mir. Das gibt mir ein Gefühl der Geborgenheit. Jetzt, in ein paar Tagen, genau am … Continue reading Der Stern von Bethlehem
The Global Tax Model (GTM)
“There is an urgent need to find new forms of work truly capable of fulfilling our human potential and affirming our dignity. In order to ensure dignified employment, there must be a change in the prevailing economic paradigm, which seeks only to expand companies’ profits.” (Pope Francis) His Holiness Pope Francis Casa Santa Marta Cittá … Continue reading The Global Tax Model (GTM)
Coronavirus: the crucial question
We have been in the "coronavirus pandemic" for almost a year. We have known since the beginning that a pandemic lasts around 3 years until around 70 percent of the population is infected. During this time, a pandemic continues in waves of infection. We are currently in the middle of the 2nd wave worldwide, especially … Continue reading Coronavirus: the crucial question
Coronavirus: Die entscheidende Frage
Seit knapp einem Jahr befinden wir uns in der "Coronavirus-Pandemie". Wir wissen seit Anfang an, dass eine Pandemie circa 3 Jahre dauert, bis circa 70 Prozent der Bevölkerung infiziert ist. In dieser Zeit setzt sich eine Pandemie in Infektionswellen fort. Zur Zeit befinden wir uns weltweit, insbesondere in Europa, mitten in der 2. Welle. Die … Continue reading Coronavirus: Die entscheidende Frage
The Universal Basic Income (UBI)
"There is an urgent need to find new forms of work truly capable of fulfilling our human potential and affirming our dignity. In order to ensure dignified employment, there must be a change in the prevailing economic paradigm, which seeks only to expand companies’ profits." (Pope Francis) His Holiness Pope Francis Casa Santa Marta Cittá … Continue reading The Universal Basic Income (UBI)
The meaning of life – Part 2020
The meaning of life - Part 2020 Have a fine week! --
Euthanasia in Austria
Yesterday the Austrian Constitutional Court (VfGH) decided on the law prohibiting euthanasia. It was about §77 “Killing on request” and §78 “Participation in suicide” of the Austrian Criminal Code (StGB). The two paragraphs are as follows: §77 StGB - Killing on request: "Anyone who kills another at his serious and urgent request is to be … Continue reading Euthanasia in Austria
Vienna Calling 