# #AustrianEconomy in the news

October 8, 2026 at 06:49 PM

> AK and Bau-Holz Call for Insolvency Fund Hike · ÖGB President Katzian Backs SPÖ Leader Babler · Wifo Warns of Rising Energy Costs Amid Conflict

[AK and Bau-Holz Call for Insolvency Fund Hike](<https://austriareport.com/article/ak-and-bau-holz-call-for-insolvency-fund-hike-f32a5a31>)
*October 8, 2026 at 06:49 PM* - Union leaders urge a rate increase for the Insolvenzentgeltfonds following a Court of Audit report warning of a 2027 financing gap.

[ÖGB President Katzian Backs SPÖ Leader Babler](<https://austriareport.com/article/ogb-president-katzian-backs-spo-leader-babler-1a05c40a>)
*September 20, 2026 at 09:04 AM* - Wolfgang Katzian addresses party polling, labor market deficits, and proposes oil margin limits to combat rising energy costs in Austria.

[Wifo Warns of Rising Energy Costs Amid Conflict](<https://austriareport.com/article/wifo-warns-of-rising-energy-costs-amid-conflict-d85c9da5>)
*September 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM* - Economic expert Gabriel Felbermayer warns that Middle East tensions are driving up energy prices as Austria lowers its growth forecasts.