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Back to normal in 7 steps

FCG from Austria shows ways out of the Corona crisis with an innovative blog project.

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Seven steps - one timetable: That is the idea of the series of articles on “vorrang-mensch.blog” (People First) by the FCG (Fraktion Christlicher Gewerkschafterinnen und Gewerkschafter im ÖGB) from Austria. The authors are Franz Gosch and Andreas Gjecaj.

The basis is Christian social teaching. The year 2020 has been shaped by the Corona crisis, which has shaped the lives of people in Europe to an unprecedented extent. Individual European countries complain of more than 20,000 deaths, and travel has almost come to a standstill. Normality is slowly returning and until there is no vaccination or medication, the virus remains a constant threat.

With value from social teaching, the authors would like to show a way what a new “normality” can look like - and what positive effects it can have.

1st step PRIORITY PEOPLE

A world in which every person with personal dignity and inalienable rights is perceived as a “Gesamtkunswerk” (total artwork).

2nd step Public Welfare

A society that builds on the common good and enables everyone to realize their humanity.

3rd step Fair Distribution

The pursuit of a fair distribution, because the earth is there for all people.

4th step Subsidiarity

More subsidiary strengthening of small units, such as Families and communities and less centralism.

5th step Living Democracy

A flourishing democracy in which citizens actively participate.

6th step Solidarity

Solidarity in which people are responsible for one another.

7th step Sustainability

A civilization of sustainability, in balance between economic competition, social protection and preservation of the basis of life.

You can find all articles here. If you have any questions, contact the EZA office or write an email to the editorial staff Redaktion(at)vorrang-mensch.at