October 2025: Austria’s Unemployment Rises to 7.2%
Austria’s unemployment rises 4.4% to 388,000; jobless rate hits 7.2% as inflation and weak economy prolong the downturn, says AMS.
AMS Limits Extra Earnings For Unemployed From 2026
Starting in 2026, unemployed individuals will only be allowed to supplement their unemployment benefits or emergency assistance with additional earnings in exceptional cases.
AMS Chief: Red-White-Red Card Won’t Fix Labor Market Gaps
AMS chief Johannes Kopf warns Austria can’t fix labor shortages with immigration alone and urges better use of refugees and AI tools.
New Rules For Freelancer in Austria From 2026
Austria will introduce new labor rules in 2026, allowing collective agreements and notice periods for freelance service workers.
AK Report: 120,000 Austrians in Full-Time Jobs Still In Poverty
Around 120,000 full-time workers in Austria are among the working poor, as many cannot afford daily living costs, a new survey shows.
AMS Wins Legal Battle Over Scrapped Job-Matching Tool
Austria’s AMS wins court case on job-matching algorithm AMAS, but the project remains dead after data deletion in 2020.
Survey: 90% of Austria’s Job Ads Are Full-Time
90% of Austrian jobs are full-time, yet the country has the EU’s 2nd highest part-time rate, sparking a heated political debate.
IV: High Costs, Red Tape Driving Skilled Workers Abroad
Austria lost 1.4M people since 2011, including 170K skilled workers. Study cites high costs, bureaucracy, and weak incentives.
AK Warns of Work Surveillance Through Apps
Austria’s labor chamber warns work apps may pressure and monitor staff, urging stronger rights and limits on digital tracking tools.
Around 360,000 Unemployed in Austria in July
Austria’s jobless rate rose to 6.7% in July 2025, with a sharp rise in freelance contracts and fewer open job positions.