Austria to Inspect 1,300 Companies in 2025
Austria targets wage dumping with 1,300 inspections in 2025; working hours reporting to be mandatory from 2026.
QS 2026: Austrian Universities Weaken on Employer Reputation
Most Austrian universities fall in QS 2026 rankings—Vienna at 152, TU Wien at 197—driven by weaker employer reputation and fewer citations.
Experts: Ditch German Tests, Embrace Whole-Class Language Support
Experts warn German tests and pull-out groups harm learners; they call for integrated, positive instruction and more specialist teachers.
Only 62% of Ukraine Support Funds Used; Salzburg Under 20%
States drew just 62 % of 383 temporary teaching posts for Ukrainian arrivals; FPÖ criticizes misleading calls for support.
National Resources Forum: 14 Sessions on Longevity and Resource Efficiency
Over 500 participants attended the 6th National Resources Forum in Salzburg.
Vienna Plans Closed Facilities for Youth Offenders
Facing a sharp rise in youth crime, Vienna officials propose a five-point plan including potential closed institutions for young repeat offenders.
Austria Boosts Education Budget to €12.5 Billion
Austria’s education budget rises to €12.5 billion by 2026, with new investments in language support and teacher hiring.
Nationwide Mobile Phone Ban in Schools Starting May 1
Austria will implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools for grades 1-8 starting May 1, 2025.
WKÖ Warns of Vocational Training Funding Shortfall
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce warns of a funding gap in vocational training, urging the government to remove the cap on support to avoid cuts and additional costs for the state.
Government Approves Expanded German Language Promotion
Austria increases investment in German language promotion in schools by 130%, adding 747 new positions and €62 million annually to improve language acquisition.