# #KorinnaSchumann in the news

September 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM

> Talks Begin on 'Sozialhilfe NEU' Reform Plan · Austria Proposes Uniform Social Assistance Rates · SPÖ Finalizes Draft for Social Assistance Reform

[Talks Begin on 'Sozialhilfe NEU' Reform Plan](<https://austriareport.com/article/talks-begin-on-sozialhilfe-neu-reform-plan-c5c370a2>)
*September 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM* - Social Minister Korinna Schumann meets with coalition partners to negotiate nationwide minimum rates and child benefit scaling by 2027.

[Austria Proposes Uniform Social Assistance Rates](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-proposes-uniform-social-assistance-rates-1366d7c9>)
*September 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM* - Social Minister Korinna Schumann's plan introduces uniform adult rates, integration grants, and minimum child benefits starting in 2027.

[SPÖ Finalizes Draft for Social Assistance Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/spo-finalizes-draft-for-social-assistance-reform-23934b44>)
*September 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM* - Minister Korinna Schumann confirms a 2027 reform plan to unify state regulations, combat child poverty, and improve labor integration.

[Wohnschirm Program Prevents 18,736 Evictions](<https://austriareport.com/article/wohnschirm-program-prevents-18-736-evictions-aad4214c>)
*August 24, 2026 at 08:36 AM* - Social Minister Korinna Schumann extends the housing safety net through 2029 after supporting over 42,000 people with rent assistance.