Constitutional Court Upholds Profit Limit on Electricity Providers
The cap, in place from December 2022 to June 2023, limited profits from electricity generated by sources like renewable energy.
Austria Adopts USB-C Standard for All Electronic Devices
The move follows a 2022 EU law on a common charging cable aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving consumers money.
Sheet Metal Workers Protest Holiday Fund Costs
According to an interest group, the new law has led to retroactive bills amounting to €22.4 million across the sector.
Styria Bans Nicotine Pouches for People Under 18
Salzburg has enforced a similar law since 1st June, and Upper Austria and Tyrol have long had explicit bans on nicotine pouches.
Vienna to Introduce Own Climate Protection Law
Michael Ludwig plans to introduce Vienna’s own climate protection legislation by the end of the year, following the federal government’s failure to act.
National Security Advisor Introduces New Security Strategy
Peter Vorhofer was appointed to the position by Austria’s ÖVP-Green coalition government earlier this month.
Austria Bans Marriage Under the Age of 18
Previously, individuals could apply for marriage from the age of 16 with parental consent, provided a court declared them capable of marriage.