SPÖ and NEOS Begin Coalition Talks in Vienna
SPÖ and NEOS begin Vienna coalition talks with a constructive meeting. NEOS express interest in continuing the partnership; FPÖ excluded from talks.
Vienna’s SPÖ to Begin Coalition Talks
Vienna’s SPÖ plans to start coalition negotiations next week, aiming to form a new government before summer.
Vienna Election 2025: SPÖ Wins with 39.4%, FPÖ Surges to 20.4%
Projection shows SPÖ winning Vienna with 39.4%, FPÖ at 20.4%, Greens steady; ÖVP collapses to 9.6%, NEOS post record high—district results pending.
Vienna Votes Sunday: 1.4 Million Elect City and District Councils
Approximately 1.4 million people are called upon to decide the future composition of the Vienna’s City Council (Gemeinderat) and State Parliament (Landtag).
Biggest 2025 Mayoral Candidates and Their Key Promises
Vienna votes on 27 April 2025: meet the top five mayoral contenders and see how record‑low turnout plus 611 000 non‑citizen residents could sway the result.
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.