Europol Busts €297 Million Fraud Network
Thirty-two individuals have been arrested, and assets seized, but the scheme’s financial impact in Austria is still under investigation.
The End of Amalgam: Austria’s Dental Dilemma
A looming EU ban on amalgam fillings has sparked a crisis in Austrian healthcare, with stalled talks over dentist compensation threatening to drive up costs for all.
Austria Faces EU Legal Action Over Delayed Climate Plan
Austria is among 13 EU countries facing legal action for failing to submit their final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) on time.
Patients in Austria May Face Higher Dental Costs
The price increase is due to a dispute between the ÖGK and dentists, as an EU-wide ban on amalgam fillings is set to take effect.
Austria Rejects EU Proposal for Expanded Smoke-Free Zones
Although around 21% of people in Austria are daily smokers, the Health Ministry is opposed to expanding smoke-free zones.
Austria to Receive €500m from EU for Storm and Flood Relief
With Austria’s own disaster fund standing at €1 billion, the EU contribution brings the total available for aid to €1.5 billion.
Finance Minister Magnus Brunner Nominated for EU Commissioner
Magnus Brunner is a long-standing frontrunner for the position and is widely recognized for possessing the necessary qualifications.
EU Report Criticises Austria for Judicial Interference
The European report coincides with a domestic study that reveals significant shortcomings within Austria’s judicial system.
One in Five Children in Austria at Risk of Poverty
The EU average in 2023 was 24.8%, placing Austria squarely in the middle, with the highest rates reported in Romania, Spain and Bulgaria.
Austria Joins EU Meeting in Budapest Despite Boycott Calls
Interior Minister Gerhard Karner is travelling to Budapest despite EU calls to boycott Hungary-led meetings, following criticism of Viktor Orbán’s “peace mission” regarding the war in Ukraine.