Majority of Austrian Teachers Support School Mobile Phone Ban
The nationwide poll found that 44% of teachers were firmly in favour of a ban, with a further 30% “somewhat” in favour.
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.
Red Fox Named Austria’s Animal of the Year
The fox beat the chamois and the ground squirrel to claim the title in a nationwide poll organised by the Nature Conservation Association.
FPÖ Leads as Austria’s Election Polls Show Little Change
The right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) remains ahead in the polls as Austria’s parliamentary elections approach on 29 September, followed by the People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ).
Majority of Austrian Citizens Oppose Inheritance Tax
The survey also indicates that 36% of respondents believe they and their families would be impacted by such a tax.