National Council to Debate New Fuel Price Brake · Juliane Bogner-Strauss Resigns as OVP Women Chair · FPÖ Criticizes New Aktivpension Legislation
- The National Council meets Monday to discuss a fuel tax cut and margin limits aimed at providing over 12 cents of relief per liter.
- Former minister Juliane Bogner-Strauss steps down as OVP Women leader to focus on scientific research while keeping her council mandate.
- The FPÖ labels the Aktivpension package poorly crafted and plans amendments to address tax exemptions and early retirement regulations.
- The government plans to extend civilian service to eleven months by 2027, introducing three flexible models and new training standards.