# Austria's Repair Bonus Used for 200,000 Devices October 30, 2026 at 09:11 AM > Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig reports high demand for the repair bonus program as it nears its scheduled conclusion in late 2026. **Environment Minister** **Norbert Totschnig** of the **ÖVP** announced that **Austria**'s '**Geräte-Retter-Prämie**' repair bonus was utilized for 200,000 devices in 2026. The program, which expires at the end of this year, involved approximately 2,450 participating businesses. The bonus covers half of repair costs up to 130 euros or 30 euros for cost estimates. While the program ends in 2026, vouchers can still be redeemed in 2027. Citizens can apply via www.geräte-retter-prämie.at for items like laptops and coffee machines. Despite the success in repairing washing machines and ovens, budget cuts mean a new edition of the bonus is not currently planned. This initiative aimed to extend device lifespans, but fiscal constraints now limit the future of these environmental subsidies. #RepairBonus [#Sustainability]() [#Austria]() #CircularEconomy #GeräteRetterPrämie ## Related news ## [Austria Proposes Stricter Integration Act Reform]() October 30, 2026 at 04:07 PM ## [Austria Sets New Seasonal Worker Quotas for 2027]() October 30, 2026 at 03:33 PM ## [AMS to Repay 135 Million Euro to Jobless Claims]() October 30, 2026 at 01:51 PM ## [Austria Approves 770 Million Euro Climate Plan]() October 21, 2026 at 08:56 AM ## [Austria to Launch National Water Usage Register]() October 2, 2026 at 08:29 PM