Austria Plans €1.95B in Subsidy Cuts by 2029
Austria unveils plan to cut €1.95B in subsidies by 2029, introducing time limits, evaluations, and stricter efficiency rules.
Austrian Government Targets Fuel Price Cuts
Austria plans a special review of fuel prices as the government investigates why lower global oil prices are not reaching consumers.
Vienna Budget Gap for 2025 Revised Down to €2.8 Billion
Vienna expects its 2025 budget deficit to total €2.8 billion, €1 billion less than forecast, with lower debt and reduced interest costs.
Survey: Austrians Expect Economic Recovery No Earlier Than 2028
IMAS survey 2025 shows inflation and living costs dominate concerns in Austria, with many expecting economic recovery only after 2027.
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.
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.
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.
Vienna Announces Several Fee Increases Across Public Services
Vienna plans significant fee increases including higher dog taxes and administrative charges as the city adjusts to rising costs.
Cemetery Costs In Austria Rise 44% In Past Ten Years
Cemetery and burial fees up 44% in ten years, far above inflation; some Austrian graves now cost triple as families face new surcharges.