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# #AustrianPolitics

> Austrian Governors Call to Abolish Flight Tax · Mikl-Leitner Rejects Birthright Citizenship Plan · Austria Finalizes Sozialhilfe Neu Reform for 2027

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November 1, 2026 at 07:47 PM

## [Austrian Governors Call to Abolish Flight Tax](<https://austriareport.com/article/austrian-governors-call-to-abolish-flight-tax-429a56ff>)

> 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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October 31, 2026 at 01:30 PM

## [Mikl-Leitner Rejects Birthright Citizenship Plan](<https://austriareport.com/article/mikl-leitner-rejects-birthright-citizenship-plan-587d0e5d>)

> Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner opposes automatic citizenship for children born in Austria, demanding stricter integration.

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October 22, 2026 at 02:01 PM

## [Austria Finalizes Sozialhilfe Neu Reform for 2027](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-finalizes-sozialhilfe-neu-reform-for-2027-2e9debd4>)

> The Austrian government has unveiled a social assistance overhaul introducing tiered payments, child benefit limits, and training bonuses.

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October 18, 2026 at 10:27 AM

## [Austrian Government Meets on University Funding](<https://austriareport.com/article/austrian-government-meets-on-university-funding-14d5fb55>)

> The Austrian federal government is meeting to finalize the university budget and Zukunftsdepot amid calls for increased funding levels.

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October 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM

## [Hans Niessl to Run for Austrian President in 2028](<https://austriareport.com/article/hans-niessl-to-run-for-austrian-president-in-2028-3011e420>)

> Former Burgenland Governor Hans Niessl confirms his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election with a new support association.

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October 17, 2026 at 10:21 AM

## [Anton Mattle Leads Tiroler ÖVP Party Overhaul](<https://austriareport.com/article/anton-mattle-leads-tiroler-ovp-party-overhaul-fd7bbb6b>)

> The Tiroler ÖVP prepares for a November convention to vote on new statutes and membership rules as polling tightens ahead of the 2027 election.

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October 16, 2026 at 03:49 PM

## [Austrian Leaders to Finalize University Budget](<https://austriareport.com/article/austrian-leaders-to-finalize-university-budget-e81729e0>)

> Chancellor Stocker and Vice-Chancellor Babler meet Saturday to bridge the 2.5 billion euro gap in Austria's three-year university funding.

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October 12, 2026 at 01:39 PM

## [Austria Considers Abolishing New Parcel Tax](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-considers-abolishing-new-parcel-tax-993920a6>)

> Chancellor Christian Stocker signals openness to ending the 2.40 euro parcel fee if critics provide a viable fiscal counter-proposal.

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October 8, 2026 at 07:07 PM

## [Mikl-Leitner to Lead ÖVP in 2028 State Election](<https://austriareport.com/article/mikl-leitner-to-lead-ovp-in-2028-state-election-0829932c>)

> The Lower Austrian ÖVP has unanimously confirmed Johanna Mikl-Leitner as its top candidate for the upcoming regional election in 2028.

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October 8, 2026 at 05:21 PM

## [NEOS Motion to Cut Vienna Council Salaries Fails](<https://austriareport.com/article/neos-motion-to-cut-vienna-council-salaries-fails-77048567>)

> The NEOS party's proposal to reform non-executive city councilor roles in Vienna was rejected by both the OVP and SPO coalition partners.