has announced a nationwide day of action across for October 16, 2026, with major climate demonstrations planned for , , Salzburg, Linz, Innsbruck, Bregenz, and Klagenfurt to demand urgent environmental policy changes.
In Vienna, 4,000 people will march from Praterstern to Maria-Theresien-Platz starting at 3:00 PM, impacting several transit lines. Graz organizers expect 500 participants for a bike protest opposing A9 expansion, while Salzburg expects up to 1,000 protesters.
The movement is backed by 100 scientists who sent an open letter to Transport Minister , demanding that 120 million euros be diverted from road expansion into rail projects. Local demands include renewable energy growth and better public transport.