Austria Approves Partial Pension Reform
Austria passes partial pension reform to extend working life, cut early retirement, and stabilize the pension system.
OeNB Survey: Security and Savings Key to Digital Euro Adoption
The Austrian National Bank (OeNB) has analyzed public expectations regarding the digital euro based on extensive data, it announced Tuesday afternoon. According to the findings, the top priorities for Austrians are security and financial incentives. A guarantee of full protection in case of loss or theft significantly increases the likelihood of people using the digital […]
Austria’s Retail Sector Shows First Signs of Recovery
Retail sentiment in Austria improves to –6%, but still ranks low in EU comparison, IHaM report shows.
Austria’s Central Bank Installs ATMs to Bridge Rural Cash Gap
Austria’s central bank installs ATMs to serve 330,000 residents without local cash access in rural areas.
ÖBAG Hesitant on Start-Up Funding
ÖBAG considers €500M fund to back growing start-ups, but avoids early-stage risk due to taxpayer concerns.
Austria’s National Debt Rises to €412.6B
Austria’s public debt hits €412.6B in Q1, reaching 84.9% of GDP; FPÖ demands debt brake and spending cuts.
Germany Pays Kapsch €27M Over Abandoned Maut System
Kapsch receives €27M from Germany after toll project failure; raises EBIT outlook for 2025/26 to €45M.
Austrian SMEs Employ Millions and Drive Economy, Says Minister
Austria’s SMEs create €168B in value, employ 2.5M; new tax breaks and export support announced by Hattmannsdorfer.
WSI Report: Austria Tops Europe with 5.4% Real Wage Gain
Eurozone collective wages rose 4.5% nominally and 2.1% real in 2024; Austria led with 5.4%, but most countries still trail 2020 wage levels.
Foreign Direct Investment into Central, Eastern, Southeastern Europe Falls 25%
FDI into CEE fell 25% to €75 B in 2024; new projects hit five-year lows; Poland & Romania saw sharpest drops, while China led new inflows.