Stocker Finalizes Social Assistance Reform
Chancellor Christian Stocker announces a new social assistance model ending unconditional aid and introducing integration requirements.
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Stocker Finalizes Social Assistance Reform · Mikl-Leitner Urges Uniform Social Assistance · Wolf and Schelling Corruption Trial to Begin
Mikl-Leitner Urges Uniform Social Assistance
Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner calls for the federal government to adopt her state's model for nationwide social reform.
Wolf and Schelling Corruption Trial to Begin
The trial of industrialist Siegfried Wolf and former minister Hans Jörg Schelling over alleged tax bribery starts Tuesday in Austria.
NEOS Proposes Pay Cuts for Budget Target Failures
The NEOS party passed a motion in Linz to reduce government salaries by 25 percent if specific fiscal budget targets are not achieved.
FPÖ to File No-Confidence Motion Against Government
The FPÖ will introduce a no-confidence motion in the National Council, citing high inflation, rising rents, and internal coalition disputes.
Andreas Babler Resigns as SPÖ Leader
Andreas Babler steps down as Vice Chancellor and SPÖ leader, with Eva-Maria Holzleitner and Philip Kucher assuming interim leadership.
FPÖ Rejects Government Military Service Reform
FPÖ defense spokesperson Volker Reifenberger confirms no consensus was reached on the proposed '6+3' military and civilian service model.
FPÖ Calls for New Elections Amid SPÖ Crisis
FPÖ General Secretary Michael Schnedlitz demands immediate elections as the SPÖ prepares for a leadership summit amid internal instability.
Kickl and Kunasek Rally at Hartberg Oktoberfest
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl and Mario Kunasek addressed 3,500 guests in Hartberg, focusing on asylum policy and the National Council election.
Talks Begin on 'Sozialhilfe NEU' Reform Plan
Social Minister Korinna Schumann meets with coalition partners to negotiate nationwide minimum rates and child benefit scaling by 2027.