Consequences at last

Those who ignore women get less money

A male refugee boycotted a German course in Steyr because it was held by a woman. (symbolic photo)

(Bild: picturedesk.com)

Refugees rejected a woman as a trainer for compulsory German courses. The social welfare department of the state of Upper Austria is now drawing the first consequences. Krone+ knows what the offenders will now face.

The case caused outrage across the country a few days before Christmas: in order to receive social welfare, a young refugee was required to attend a German course. For some time now, politicians have regarded attending the course and learning German as a prerequisite for receiving support.

However, the small German class at the WIFI in Steyr was taught by a woman - which the refugee refused. Those responsible did not know what else to do and replaced the female teacher with a man - which is said not to have been an isolated case. Politicians don't want to let this stand and are now tightening the reins.