FPÖ-Schneedlitz: “Stop Pfand madness-over 26,000 supporters after two and a half days show: People have enough!”

“After only two and a half days, over 26,000 people have our petition ‘Stop bottle deposit!‘Signed-this is a strong sign and a clear protest against a system that guides people, burdened the small traders and financially rewarded the large corporations, ”said FPÖ general secretary NABG. Michael Schledlitz to the sensational start of the freedom initiative.

“Since January 1, 2025, we have an immature and completely senseless pledge system under the pretext of environmental protection, a bureaucratic, expensive chaos – continued against the will,” said Schledlitz. “Gewessler’s prestige project failed miserably. The reality: empty machines, lost bons, huge effort, error -prone return – and in the end the families, pensioners and local suppliers pay again while corporations earn millions!”

“Our attitude is clear: this deposit system belongs to be deleted! Environmental protection must not be abused as an excuse to create new stress and subsidize large companies,” said Schledlitz.

In this context, Schledlitz reminded of the effects of past freedom initiatives: “Only through the public and parliamentary pressure of the FPÖ did the government have to contribute a veto against the WHO pandemic contract-even though they originally intend to pass the parliament and the population. The overwhelming success of our petition “WHO PANDEMETRAGTRAG STOP!” Showed impressively: resistance works! In the end of the shoulder with the population, we force this withdrawn losing government to withdraw. This also gives tailwind in the fight against the Pfand madness-because we clearly show that anyone who rules against the citizens will have to expect massive resistance! “

Finally, the Freedom General Secretary again called for support: “If you want to end this madness, you have to act now! Every entry counts – together we can stop this expensive compulsory system and clear the way for reasonable, regionally functioning recycling solutions.”