The Austrian Students' Association (ÖH) announced on September 30, 2026, that further protests are scheduled for mid-October. The scale of these demonstrations depends on the upcoming university budget for 2028 to 2030, following prior summer mobilizations.
Science Minister Eva Maria Holzleitner confirmed the budget will be finalized during a government retreat on October 16 and 17. The Universities Conference fears potential savings of one billion euros, while the statutory budget deadline ends on October 31.
If budget cuts occur, the ÖH and universities will organize a joint large-scale demonstration. This alliance previously mobilized tens of thousands of people, and the upcoming government decision remains critical for the future of higher education funding.