Austria E-Card Fee Hits Pensioners: 27 Euros Sparks Outrage

Austria introduces a 27-euro fee for the electronic health card (E-Card) affecting approximately 1.5 million pensioners, drawing strong opposition from the Senior Citizens' Council and opposition parties. The fee represents a new financial burden on older citizens, though its implementation details and potential exemptions remain unclear. This development could influence domestic political dynamics ahead of elections.

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