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# #AustriaPolitics

> Stocker Finalizes Social Assistance Reform · Mikl-Leitner Urges Uniform Social Assistance · Wolf and Schelling Corruption Trial to Begin

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October 24, 2026 at 08:19 AM

## [Stocker Finalizes Social Assistance Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/stocker-finalizes-social-assistance-reform-596ff3fa>)

> Chancellor Christian Stocker announces a new social assistance model ending unconditional aid and introducing integration requirements.

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October 21, 2026 at 06:27 PM

## [Mikl-Leitner Urges Uniform Social Assistance](<https://austriareport.com/article/mikl-leitner-urges-uniform-social-assistance-dd083833>)

> Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner calls for the federal government to adopt her state's model for nationwide social reform.

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October 19, 2026 at 03:20 PM

## [Wolf and Schelling Corruption Trial to Begin](<https://austriareport.com/article/wolf-and-schelling-corruption-trial-to-begin-aec1e1b4>)

> The trial of industrialist Siegfried Wolf and former minister Hans Jörg Schelling over alleged tax bribery starts Tuesday in Austria.

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October 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM

## [NEOS Proposes Pay Cuts for Budget Target Failures](<https://austriareport.com/article/neos-proposes-pay-cuts-for-budget-target-failures-0cfe1a4d>)

> The NEOS party passed a motion in Linz to reduce government salaries by 25 percent if specific fiscal budget targets are not achieved.

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October 13, 2026 at 08:25 AM

## [FPÖ to File No-Confidence Motion Against Government](<https://austriareport.com/article/fpo-to-file-no-confidence-motion-against-government-b05e22d4>)

> The FPÖ will introduce a no-confidence motion in the National Council, citing high inflation, rising rents, and internal coalition disputes.

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October 7, 2026 at 06:46 PM

## [Andreas Babler Resigns as SPÖ Leader](<https://austriareport.com/article/andreas-babler-resigns-as-spo-leader-dae122e2>)

> Andreas Babler steps down as Vice Chancellor and SPÖ leader, with Eva-Maria Holzleitner and Philip Kucher assuming interim leadership.

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October 6, 2026 at 06:44 PM

## [FPÖ Rejects Government Military Service Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/fpo-rejects-government-military-service-reform-cd05763e>)

> FPÖ defense spokesperson Volker Reifenberger confirms no consensus was reached on the proposed '6+3' military and civilian service model.

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October 5, 2026 at 03:51 PM

## [FPÖ Calls for New Elections Amid SPÖ Crisis](<https://austriareport.com/article/fpo-calls-for-new-elections-amid-spo-crisis-e4541124>)

> FPÖ General Secretary Michael Schnedlitz demands immediate elections as the SPÖ prepares for a leadership summit amid internal instability.

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October 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM

## [Kickl and Kunasek Rally at Hartberg Oktoberfest](<https://austriareport.com/article/kickl-and-kunasek-rally-at-hartberg-oktoberfest-74b0f2c5>)

> FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl and Mario Kunasek addressed 3,500 guests in Hartberg, focusing on asylum policy and the National Council election.

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September 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM

## [Talks Begin on 'Sozialhilfe NEU' Reform Plan](<https://austriareport.com/article/talks-begin-on-sozialhilfe-neu-reform-plan-c5c370a2>)

> Social Minister Korinna Schumann meets with coalition partners to negotiate nationwide minimum rates and child benefit scaling by 2027.