Austria Plans Stricter Rules for Online Credit Offers
New consumer credit law targets BNPL, small loans and AI lending, aiming to boost transparency and prevent hidden debt in digital shopping.
Student Housing Costs in Austria Rise to €586 Per Month
New survey shows student housing costs averaging €586 per month, with dorm rents up 61% since 2015 despite fewer reporting hardship.
Vienna District Budgets to Rise by €27M in 2027
Vienna plans €27M boost for district budgets in 2027, raising project funding rates despite ongoing fiscal consolidation.
Old-Building Rents May Rise by Up to 1% in April
New reference rent values take effect April 1, with increases capped at 1% under Austria’s rent inflation relief law.
Fuel Prices in Austria to Drop by 10 Cents per Liter
Austria plans a fuel price cap, limiting gas station margins and cutting mineral oil tax to lower prices by 10 cents per liter.
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.