Schallenberg Urges Unity in First Speech as Interim Leader
In his speech, Schallenberg stressed the importance of safeguarding Austria’s democracy and reaffirmed its commitment to the EU.
Skills Shortage Biggest Worry for Austrian Businesses
Some 67% of the 500 companies surveyed described the skills shortage as a “very” or “fairly” serious problem.
SPÖ Loses Majority in Burgenland as FPÖ Rises to Second Place
With the SPÖ’s loss of its majority in Burgenland, no federal state in Austria is now governed by a single party.
EU Drops Action Against Austria After FPÖ-ÖVP Austerity Plan
The decision comes after the FPÖ and the ÖVP unveiled their €6.4 billion cost-cutting budget consolidation plan.
FPÖ-ÖVP: Savings Plan to Abolish Klimabonus and Education Leave
Key measures in the package include scrapping the climate bonus and education leave, while raising federal fees.
FPÖ and ÖVP Agree on Budget with Major Public Spending Cuts
The budget plan aims to avoid an EU deficit procedure without introducing tax increases, relying instead on cuts to public spending.
Carinthians Vote to Ban Wind Turbines
A narrow majority of 51.55% voted in favour of banning wind turbines in the state during a non-binding referendum.
FPÖ and ÖVP Begin Coalition Talks
The prospect of an FPÖ-led government has sparked huge public outcry, including a large protest in Vienna on Thursday evening.
Thousands Protest in Vienna Against FPÖ Coalition Talks
Demonstrators chanted “Nazis out!” and “Vienna hates the FPÖ” while forming a human chain to symbolically block FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl from becoming Chancellor.
ÖVP Agrees to Coalition Talks with FPÖ
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl extended the invitation on Tuesday, a day after President Van der Bellen asked him to form a government.