Austrian Governors Call to Abolish Flight Tax
Seven of Austria's nine state governors have proposed ending the flight ticket tax to support the domestic aviation industry and airport jobs.
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Austrian Governors Call to Abolish Flight Tax · Mikl-Leitner Rejects Birthright Citizenship Plan · Austria Finalizes Sozialhilfe Neu Reform for 2027
Mikl-Leitner Rejects Birthright Citizenship Plan
Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner opposes automatic citizenship for children born in Austria, demanding stricter integration.
Austria Finalizes Sozialhilfe Neu Reform for 2027
The Austrian government has unveiled a social assistance overhaul introducing tiered payments, child benefit limits, and training bonuses.
Austrian Government Meets on University Funding
The Austrian federal government is meeting to finalize the university budget and Zukunftsdepot amid calls for increased funding levels.
Hans Niessl to Run for Austrian President in 2028
Former Burgenland Governor Hans Niessl confirms his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election with a new support association.
Anton Mattle Leads Tiroler ÖVP Party Overhaul
The Tiroler ÖVP prepares for a November convention to vote on new statutes and membership rules as polling tightens ahead of the 2027 election.
Austrian Leaders to Finalize University Budget
Chancellor Stocker and Vice-Chancellor Babler meet Saturday to bridge the 2.5 billion euro gap in Austria's three-year university funding.
Austria Considers Abolishing New Parcel Tax
Chancellor Christian Stocker signals openness to ending the 2.40 euro parcel fee if critics provide a viable fiscal counter-proposal.
Mikl-Leitner to Lead ÖVP in 2028 State Election
The Lower Austrian ÖVP has unanimously confirmed Johanna Mikl-Leitner as its top candidate for the upcoming regional election in 2028.
NEOS Motion to Cut Vienna Council Salaries Fails
The NEOS party's proposal to reform non-executive city councilor roles in Vienna was rejected by both the OVP and SPO coalition partners.