Carinthia: Apology After Raid on Antifa Camp at Peršmanhof
Austria investigates police raid at Peršmanhof antifascist camp; officials apologize, and a memorial protection law is under review.
Governors Push for Health and Transit Reform in Salzburg Talks
Austria’s regional leaders met in Salzburg to push reforms in healthcare, transport, education, and energy.
Federal Prosecutor Office to Oversee Prosecutors Instead of Minister
Austria plans a Federal Prosecutor’s Office to replace ministerial oversight in criminal cases, boosting judicial independence.
Austrian Government Presents Four-Month Progress Report
Austrian government reviews first 4 months in office; coalition praises progress, Greens voice sharp criticism.
Austria Carries Out First Deportation to Syria in 15 Years
Austria deports Syrian criminal—first official repatriation to Syria from EU in 15 years, says Interior Ministry.
Karoline Edtstadler Elected as New Salzburg ÖVP Leader
Karoline Edtstadler elected ÖVP Salzburg leader, to become Salzburg’s first female governor next Wednesday.
Leonore Gewessler Elected Greens Federal Spokeswoman
Leonore Gewessler won 96.76 % support to become Greens federal spokeswoman, pledges team-driven policy, listening tours, and “hope not fear” after crises.
President Van der Bellen Swears In Vienna’s Mayor Ludwig
In Vienna’s Hofburg, Mayor Michael Ludwig is sworn in again as governor; he calls to rethink gun laws after the Graz massacre.
No Draft for Austria’s Electricity Act Yet
Greens worry that delayed energy laws and proposed feed-in tariffs will stall renewables; government seeks opposition support for ElWG.
SPÖ and NEOS Agree on Vienna Coalition Relaunch
Vienna’s SPÖ and NEOS confirm their coalition renewal, with Mayor Ludwig and Vice Mayor Emmerling presenting details Tuesday at City Hall.