What’s in the New Government Programme?
Key points include revitalising the economy, improving the labour market and addressing housing costs.
ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS Agree on Coalition Government
The coalition’s policy programme includes a budget consolidation plan, tougher asylum policies and housing reforms.
NEOS Expected to Rejoin Coalition Talks
It remains unclear how far the ÖVP and SPÖ are willing to accommodate NEOS demands, particularly on pension reform.
ÖVP and SPÖ Reach Budget Deal in Coalition Talks
It is unclear whether the agreement includes scrapping the climate bonus and education leave or raising the retirement age.
ÖVP and SPÖ ‘In Talks’ as Austria’s Political Future Remains Open
The two establishment parties are reportedly back at the negotiating table after the FPÖ ended its bid to form a government.
FPÖ and ÖVP Leaders Meet President as Coalition Looks Unlikely
The meetings, reportedly held separately, follow the latest round of talks that appears to have yielded no results.
Austrian Unions Call for Higher Bank Taxes
The unions are calling for banks to contribute €1 billion a year to the national budget from now until 2029.
SPÖ Wins Linz Mayoral Election, ÖVP Dominates Lower Austria
The result in Linz means the city has been governed by the SPÖ without interruption since 1945.
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.
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.