Austrian Parliament Approves Surveillance of Messenger Services

After years of debate, Austria’s National Council passed legislation on Wednesday afternoon allowing surveillance of messenger services. The decision faced opposition not only from the FPÖ and Greens but also from members of the governing coalition. NEOS lawmakers Nikolaus Scherak and Stephanie Krisper voted against the proposal. The new law permits state security services to […]

OeNB Survey: Security and Savings Key to Digital Euro Adoption

The Austrian National Bank (OeNB) has analyzed public expectations regarding the digital euro based on extensive data, it announced Tuesday afternoon. According to the findings, the top priorities for Austrians are security and financial incentives. A guarantee of full protection in case of loss or theft significantly increases the likelihood of people using the digital […]