Abolished Politician Pensions Cost Austria Over €40 Million a Year
Austria still spends over €40 million on abolished politician pensions. ORF reveals all 462 recipients, including former chancellors and MPs.
Vienna: Tram 18 Resumes Service to Schlachthausgasse
Vienna’s tram line 18 resumes service after upgrades, with renewed tracks, modernized stops, and an extension to the stadium planned.
Government Pushes Electricity Tax Cut, Sparks Debate in Parliament
Austria’s parliament debates a planned electricity tax cut for 2026, drawing criticism from the FPÖ and support from Greens and business groups.
Austria Plans Tax-Free Allowance for Working Retirees
Austria plans a €15,000 tax-free allowance to encourage retirees to keep working, replacing a proposed flat tax and starting in 2027.
Vienna: Tram 2 Derails After Collision With Cars
A Vienna tram on Line 2 derailed after colliding with two cars near Marien Bridge, injuring two drivers and causing major traffic delays.
Austria Restructures Border Controls
Austria is restructuring border controls, shifting from checkpoints to mobile border-area policing as apprehensions fall and troop deployments are reduced.
Austria Plans €540 Million Savings in Public Administration by 2030
Government plans to save €540 million in public administration by 2030, cutting jobs through retirements while investing €108 million in digitalization.
NATO Chief: Russia Could Target NATO Within Five Years
NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Russia may be ready to strike within five years, urging faster defense spending, arms output and Ukraine support.
Cobra Unit Faces Staffing Cuts as Police Budget Tightens
Austria cuts staff at its Cobra special forces and DSE units amid budget pressures, raising concerns about response capacity and police readiness.
OECD Report: Austria Has EU’s Second-Highest Health Spending
OECD report finds Austria has EU’s second-highest health costs, long wait times, and rising two-tier system risks, prompting government reforms.