No Pay Rise for Senior Austrian Politicians in 2025
The wage freeze will apply to senior federal officials, including the Federal President, government ministers and parliamentary leaders.
Austria’s Economic Decline: What Can Be Done to Stop It?
As the Austrian economy continues to struggle and businesses consider relocating, The International asks what strategies could be implemented to revitalise it.
Survey: Austrian Companies Plan Job Cuts as Economy Worsens
More than half of Austrian CFOs now rate economic uncertainty as high, a rise from 40% earlier this year.
Austrian Industry, Labour and Health Groups Call for Reforms
The Federation of Austrian Industry, Chamber of Labour, and League for Child and Youth Health say that Austria needs far-reaching change.
Single Mothers in Austria Face More Financial Problems
The report says “single mothers, in particular, have experienced a worsening of their financial situation” over the past three years.
Union Calls for Pay Rise in Trade and Railways
Specific wage demands will be announced at the start of the negotiations, but this autumn’s focus is on industries like trade and railways.
Austria’s Economy Shrinks as Construction and Retail Decline
Austria’s economy shrank more sharply than expected in 2023, with the construction industry and retail sector showing the largest declines.
Austria’s Heavy Industry Faces Longest Demand Crisis in 20 Years
The report noted that while the previous crisis, in the early 2000s, lasted longer, the decline in production at that time was much smaller.
Austrian Consumer Spending Shifts to Gaming, Bikes, Beauty, Pets
Spending on in-game transactions in Austria has jumped 771% since 2014, while the bicycle market grew by 415%.
New Security Rules Proposed After Failed Taylor Swift Terror Plot
The call for stricter rules on security staff came after an alleged terrorist plan was stopped at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.