Austria Inflation Jumps To 4.1 Percent In August 2025
Austria’s inflation rose to 4.1% in August 2024, driven by food, energy, and rent, the highest rate since March, Statistics Austria reports.
Government Limits Pension Inflation Hike To €2,500 Level
Austria will fully adjust pensions only up to €2,500. Higher pensions get a flat €67.50 monthly increase, sparking criticism from seniors.
Wizz Air To Shut Down Vienna Base By March 2026
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is giving up its base in Vienna. After a “strategic review,” the company announced on Wednesday that the base will be closed in two phases. On October 26, 2025, two aircraft will be withdrawn from Vienna and the routes to Bilbao and London-Gatwick will be discontinued; the remaining three jets […]
Statistics Austria Calls Food Price Database “Ambitious”
Austria plans food price database to fight inflation, but Statistics Austria warns data is lacking and budget challenges loom.
Austrian Government Agrees on €1B Plan to Fight Inflation
Austria’s coalition unveils a €1B stimulus with investment perks, aid for energy firms, broadband funding, and anti-inflation steps.
Report: Austria Lags in Commercializing Research
A new report finds Austria excels in R&D spending but fails to create startups, citing a major venture capital and commercialization gap.
Austria’s Debt Is Rising, Growth Staying Low
Austria’s weak growth and rising debt could hurt its crisis resilience. Scope warns that current savings plans fall short of stabilizing debt.
Austria’s Exports Drop in May, Trade Deficit Grows
Austria’s exports fell in May, mainly due to lower trade with China and the U.S. EU trade rose slightly. The trade deficit widened to €760 million.
Plans to Limit Food Prices Face Big Doubts
Experts reject Austria’s food price control proposal, citing inflation drivers like energy, black market risks, and the “Austria markup.”
Austria’s Gender Pension Gap Shrinks Slightly
Austria’s gender pension gap remains at 39.7 percent, costing women €204K in lifetime income. Experts and politicians call for reforms.