European Forum Alpbach Opens with Calls for Balance in AI and Democracy
The event will run until 30 August, and will focus on issues such as climate, economy and finance, security and democracy.
Government Announces Pension Increase For 2025
Pensions in 2025 will rise by the statutory adjustment factor, which is expected to be between 4.5% and 4.7%.
One in Five People in Austria Unable to Vote
Recent estimates indicate that 1.49 million residents will be excluded from voting due to a lack of Austrian citizenship.
Beer Party Qualifies for September Elections
Founded in 2015 as a satirical political movement, the party now has the necessary 2,600 signatures of support to stand in the elections on September 29.
KPÖ Secures Ballot Spot for September Elections
Despite notable successes in Styria and Salzburg, the KPÖ has not been represented in parliament since 1959.
Austria’s Main Political Parties Explained
Our guide to the main political parties in Austria ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections in September 2024.
Orbán’s Right-Wing EU Bloc Launches
A new right-wing EU movement announced by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Vienna a week ago is about to come into existence.
Beate Meinl-Reisinger Re-elected as NEOS Leader with 91% of Votes
The government’s failure to address “anti-performance” attitudes, a core NEOS issue, and lower taxes was another focus. She aimed her message at the unions, stating, “It doesn’t help workers if they have to pay over 40 percent in taxes.”
15.000 Red-White-Red Cards Until 2027
To ensure growth and prosperity in Austria in the coming years, the federal government is firmly committed to attracting more highly qualified professionals from Europe and third countries to Austria.