Minister Wants to Deport to Afghanistan and Syria
Interior Minister Gerhard Karner says deportations cost Austria €3.7 million last year, involving transfers to destinations across Europe and beyond.
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.
Foreign Minister Criticises Orbán’s ‘Peace Mission’
Alexander Schallenberg has criticized Viktor Orbán’s self-described “peace mission” to end the war in Ukraine but stopped short of endorsing a boycott.
Indian Leader in Historic Visit to Vienna
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Indian head of state to visit Vienna since Indira Gandhi in 1983.
Austria Begins Signature Collection for September Election
Parties running without nomination from three sitting MPs need to collect at least 2,600 signatures nationwide.
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.”
Plans for No Confidence Vote Against Climate Minister Collapse
Austria’s conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) will not support the motion of no confidence against Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler, a top ÖVP official announced on Tuesday. The Social Democrats (SPÖ), the largest opposition faction in the Austrian parliament, had already declared they would not back the move initiated by the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ). “The […]
Austria’s Climate Minister Backs EU Nature Law Despite Political Uncertainty
Leonore Gewessler plans to vote for the EU Nature Restoration Law at the EU Environment Ministers meeting, despite potential political repercussions. Emphasizing the need for decisive action, Gewessler believes this law is crucial for environmental protection. Public support is high, with 82% of Austrians in favor of the legislation.
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.
