Nine Parties Confirmed for Austrian Elections
On 29 September, the ballot will feature four smaller parties along with the five parties currently in parliament.
Controversy Surrounds Migrant Family Receiving 4,600 EUR Monthly Welfare
The FPÖ and ÖVP criticize the payments as excessive, while Social Minister Johannes Rauch defends the current system, calling for a “new minimum income.”
Small Parties Race to Qualify for Austria’s Elections
So far, seven parties have been confirmed, but several smaller parties are still scrambling to gather the necessary support.
Finance Minister Magnus Brunner Nominated for EU Commissioner
Magnus Brunner is a long-standing frontrunner for the position and is widely recognized for possessing the necessary qualifications.
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.
FPÖ Leads Austrian Polls, ÖVP and SPÖ Neck-and-Neck for Second Place
An election study shows the FPÖ maintaining a steady lead with 27.1% support, with the ÖVP and SPÖ trailing well behind.
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.
EU Report Criticises Austria for Judicial Interference
The European report coincides with a domestic study that reveals significant shortcomings within Austria’s judicial system.
Austria Joins EU Meeting in Budapest Despite Boycott Calls
Interior Minister Gerhard Karner is travelling to Budapest despite EU calls to boycott Hungary-led meetings, following criticism of Viktor Orbán’s “peace mission” regarding the war in Ukraine.
