Austria to End Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Ministers Karner and Plakolm defend the decision, while facing criticism from opposition parties and integration organizations.
Austria’s Women’s Minister to Criminalize Unsolicited ‘Dick Pics’
Austria’s Minister for Women introduces key initiatives for gender equality, including protections against violence, alimony guarantees, and gender pay gap.
Fewer Marriages and Divorces in 2024
There was a decline in both marriages and divorces, with a total of 44,924 marriages and 14,344 divorces recorded last year.
Austria’s Birth Rate Hits Record Low
In 2024, 76,873 children were born – a 0.9% decline compared to 2023 – with the average number of children per woman dropping to 1.31.
Survey: Austrian Workers Unhappy with Irregular Hours
Weekend work and overtime are also major sources of frustration, particularly in sectors like tourism and healthcare.
Survey: Young Adults in Austria Prioritise Health
Mental and physical health is the main priority for young adults in Austria, according to a new study by pharmaceutical firm Merck.
Austria Sees 21% Increase in Red-White-Red Cards
The increase is part of the government’s efforts to tackle the shortage of skilled workers and attract talent from abroad.
Battery Disposal Grows as Austria Becomes More Eco-Conscious
New figures revealed a 5.7% rise in the collection of device batteries in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Austria to Introduce Mandatory Gender Quotas for Company Boards
A new bill proposed by the Ministry of Justice is set to introduce mandatory gender quotas for listed companies, requiring a 40% quota for the underrepresented gender on supervisory boards. For executive boards with three or more members, at least one must be from the underrepresented gender, typically a woman. “The proportion of women […]
Over 20% of Austria’s Population Are Foreign Nationals
Vienna recorded the highest proportion of foreign nationals in 2024, at 36.4%, followed by Vorarlberg (20.9%) and Salzburg (20.8%).
