Austrian government leaders are meeting at the this Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a four-hour working session starting at 9:00 AM. Chancellor , SPÖ's , and NEOS leader will present a basic agreement this afternoon.
The agenda covers the economic situation, university budgets, and social assistance reform. Key proposals include the 'Zukunftsdepot' tax-free investment for children and a social assistance integration phase. Finance Minister and other top officials are leading these negotiations.
The meeting follows a Tuesday protest on Vienna's Ringstraße over university funding gaps. While the Universities Conference seeks 18 billion euros, the current plan is 15.5 billion. Discussions also address a 160 million euro deficit in the Insolvency Remuneration Fund for the coming year.