The Europe Tour: government cuts on family benefits affect Austrians, foreigners differently
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Migration has remained a priority for many Austrians since the 2015 migration crisis. In 2017, a centre-right and far-right coalition was elected after a campaign that focused heavily on immigration. Today, it's not just immigrants from outside the EU who are affected by new rules. A recent law mean that family benefits are different depending on where the children of the family live. Even if taxes remain equal for everyone working in Austria. Some say it's inequality, others say it's fair play. Clovis Casali met two women from Slovakia to learn more.