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.
2026 Labor Reform to Protect Freelancers in Austria
Austria will boost freelancer protections in 2026 with collective bargaining rights and mandatory notice periods.
Temporary Layoffs Cost Austria Up to €700M Annually
A WIFO study finds that firms using Austria’s AMS for seasonal layoffs cost taxpayers €600–700M yearly, sparking calls for corporate contributions.
Migrants Power Austria’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Nearly half of Austria’s hospitality workers have a migration background, a study finds, prompting experts to warn against restrictive immigration policies.
Austria’s Workforce to Shrink by 24% by 2060
Austria’s workforce may shrink 24% by 2060. OECD urges boosting older worker jobs, migration, and productivity.
Austria’s Unemployment Rises 7.8% to 364,000 Unemployed
Austria’s unemployment rises to 6.8%; AMS sees recovery only in 2026 as job openings and economic activity decline.
Calls for Older Worker Incentives Spark Debate Across Austria
AK and ÖGB push for bonus-malus system to promote employment for over-60s; Greens agree, ÖVP and NEOS oppose.
Study: 25% of Austrian Jobs Offer Home Office
Nejo analysis of 27,000 Austrian job ads shows 25% offer home office, apprenticeships outnumber degrees, and Vienna & Styria lead in “green jobs.”
Unemployment in Austria Climbs to 6.9% in May
Austria’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in May 2025, with 375,347 registered jobseekers or trainees.
ÖNB: Boards with More Women Deliver Better ROI
An OeNB study finds that increasing female representation on supervisory boards causally boosts firm profitability, stability and growth, and benefits overall GDP.