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Stonehedge in reply to @Sumo
I don't believe progressive conservatism exists outside of studies

Government of Austria. A right wing and green coalition government. Cunts over immigration and all the usual populist and right wing nonsense, however they push progressive policies particularly around social investment and the environment.
- Harsh tax regime for operators and users of non green transport.
- Harsh tax regime and planning hurdles for non renewables. Tax breaks and investment support for green schemes.
- The Kilmabonus. Every Austrian receives a cash payment on an annual basis, calculated on how envrionmentally friendly your region has been in the previous year. 500 euros per person this year. https://www.klimabonus.gv.at/en/
- Large investment budget for childcare, social care, eldercare.
- Large investment budget for youth services and sports/wellbeing
- Largest education budget in Europe.
Edit: Just to add, they enjoy 90% approval of public services, 75% for education. This helps.

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Sumo in reply to @Stonehedge

I'd argue that fiscal conservatism is at odds with spending money on the social aspect but a coalition govt could do all kinds of unusual things.

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Stonehedge in reply to @Sumo

I'd argue that fiscal conservatism is at odds with spending money on the social aspect but a coalition govt could do all kinds of unusual things.

Fair.

My point still stands though. Austria is a mostly right wing country with a right of centre government, but is in the top 10 most productive countries in the world with a high citizen happiness rating and low poverty levels. IMHO, this comes from deacdes of investing in the whole of society and not just pumping money to corporations and the mega rich. They appear to be unafraid to take a long term view when it comes to policy.

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