Many towns have money problems. The towns have a crisis. The state of Carinthia has many debts. In 2025 Carinthia spent 301 million Euro more than it got. The total debt is over 4 billion Euro.
The government in Carinthia stopped some projects. It saved money on green energy support. Politicians say: We must be careful with money. Still, costs for energy and staff rise. Critics now want big changes in the administration.
A study shows: Saving is bad for governments. When the economy is weak, voters become unhappy. Then people protest against the government. The risk of a government crisis is high.