Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) has heavily criticized the current agricultural aid package, labeling it a “fake drought package” and alleging it places additional burdens on farmers. The party accuses the Austrian Farmers' Association (ÖAAB), describing the Chancellor as an “ÖAAB Chancellor,” of mocking farmers with the proposed measures. A central point of contention is the planned co-financing component of the aid, which the FPÖ strongly opposes. They argue the package fails to adequately address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector, particularly in light of recent drought conditions. The FPÖ believes the aid is more performative than practical, offering little substantial benefit to those affected. This criticism represents a growing opposition to the current government’s agricultural policies and highlights the ongoing tensions between the Freedom Party and the established agricultural lobby.