Vienna Election Campaign: SPÖ Spends €4.9 M, FPÖ €4.7 M
SPÖ and FPÖ report campaign costs of €4.9 M and €4.7 M, respectively—just under Vienna’s €5 M spending cap; first finance reports due Sunday.
Government Introduces Changes to Unemployment Benefits
Austria’s government plans to eliminate the ability to earn additional income while receiving unemployment benefits.
Austria Moves Toward Limited Messenger Monitoring
Austria proposes limited messenger surveillance for terrorism and espionage, with judicial oversight. Decision expected by summer 2025.
EU Launches Four Legal Proceedings Against Austria
Austria faces four EU infringement procedures for failing to implement rules on energy markets, building efficiency, food safety, and transport standards.
Minister Plakolm Considers Tightening Islamic Law
Claudia Plakolm, Austria’s Integration Minister, discusses plans to tighten Islamic law and implement a headscarf ban for children.
Vienna Election: Over 35% of Residents Excluded from Voting
Over a third of residents in Vienna are not eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections due to lacking Austrian citizenship.
Chancellor Stocker Opposes EU Deficit Procedure
Chancellor Christian Stocker remains against an EU deficit procedure despite economic challenges.
Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) Elections 2025
Following the five-year cycle, the Chamber of Commerce elections are taking place from Monday. Voting will occur from March 10 to 13, with results announced on March 14. The Chamber of Commerce is the major social partner on the economic side, alongside the Chamber of Agriculture. Traditionally, the ÖVP Economic Association (ÖWB) governs absolutely. On […]
Austrian Government Announces Rent Price Freeze
The first Cabinet meeting of Austria’s new government brought several decisions aimed at budget consolidation.
Austria Suspends Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Austria announces a temporary halt to family reunification for asylum seekers to ease pressure on services.