Category: Austria

Burgenland’s regional government has enacted strict new measures to regulate its asylum system, drawing both support and criticism across Austria. Under the leadership of Governor Hans Peter Doskozil, the policy ties welfare benefits for asylum seekers to community work and eliminates support for those with denied applications. This significant shift is intended to establish a […]

VIENNA, AUSTRIA — A new W24 and IFDD “Stadtbarometer” survey signals a major political shake-up in Vienna, with the ruling Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) projected to fall below 40% support for the first time in years. If municipal and state elections were held this Sunday, the SPÖ would secure only 37% of the vote—a decline […]

Austria’s Foreign Ministry has emphasized the urgent need for a “structured and peaceful transition process” in Syria following a dramatic power shift, highlighting the importance of UN Security Council Resolution 2254. The ministry’s Sunday statement stressed moving toward a “stable and inclusive political order” that upholds human rights, prevents violence, and safeguards the rights of […]

On Sunday, thousands of supporters of the Syrian revolution gathered in Vienna to celebrate the reported ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The demonstration, organized by the “Free Syrian Community in Austria,” aimed to express solidarity with displaced Syrians and their right to return to liberated villages. Participants congregated near Vienna’s State Opera, waving Syrian […]

VIENNA—In a sweeping operation across Europe, authorities targeted a sophisticated cybercrime network responsible for large-scale online fraud, leading to the arrest of one key suspect in Vienna. Europol announced on Thursday that the crackdown resulted in the seizure of over 50 servers and 200 terabytes of digital evidence, marking a critical blow to organized cybercriminal […]

VIENNA: Coalition negotiations in Austria are heating up as leaders from the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS meet on Wednesday for crucial discussions on boosting the economy. Experts will join the talks, and budget adjustments are expected afterward. A follow-up meeting on Thursday aims to finalize the budget figures and prevent further disagreements. The SPÖ is […]

Police Take Firm Stance Against Pro-FPÖ Demonstrations Vienna’s streets were bustling on the first Saturday of Advent as supporters of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) gathered for protests, sparking significant police action. Amidst holiday shoppers, law enforcement faced the dual challenge of maintaining order and tackling misinformation online. Chaotic Protests in the City Protesters […]

Austria continues to demonstrate strong support for EU membership, even three decades after joining. A recent survey conducted after the European Parliament elections in June showed 76% of Austrians in favor of membership, while only 17% supported an exit. Paul Schmidt, Secretary-General of the Austrian Society for European Politics (ÖGfE), attributed this rise in support […]

Vienna — Austria’s coalition negotiations between the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), and the liberal Neos face a critical juncture as deep divisions persist over taxes, economic policy, and the €14 billion budget deficit. The SPÖ has proposed that wealthier individuals contribute more to budget consolidation, widely seen as a push […]

In Austria’s coalition negotiations, the economic cluster has emerged as both the most critical and contentious area, with its resolution seen as vital to shaping the country’s future as a competitive economic hub. Discussions in this cluster—focused on tax policy, economic competitiveness, energy, and tourism—have highlighted sharp ideological divides, particularly over taxation. Key figures leading […]