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> SPÖ Formalizes Leadership Amid Economic Slump · Austria to Begin Winter Time on October 25, 2026 · Gerald Loacker Appointed to European Court of Auditors

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October 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM

## [SPÖ Formalizes Leadership Amid Economic Slump](<https://austriareport.com/article/spo-formalizes-leadership-amid-economic-slump-7fbb8c71>)

> Andreas Babler leads the SPÖ as a new coalition prepares for Markus Marterbauer to become Vice-Chancellor amid record government spending.

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September 28, 2026 at 06:48 PM

## [Austria to Begin Winter Time on October 25, 2026](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-to-begin-winter-time-on-october-25-2026-5919a9ed>)

> Clocks will be set back one hour at 3:00 a.m. as Austria transitions to winter time despite ongoing EU debates over ending the practice.

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September 28, 2026 at 03:07 PM

## [Gerald Loacker Appointed to European Court of Auditors](<https://austriareport.com/article/gerald-loacker-appointed-to-european-court-of-auditors-a96a2432>)

> The Council of the European Union has appointed former Neos politician Gerald Loacker to a six-year term at the European Court of Auditors.

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September 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM

## [EU Asylum Applications Drop 17% in Early 2026](<https://austriareport.com/article/eu-asylum-applications-drop-17-in-early-2026-34c3f6b5>)

> New asylum claims in the EU and partner states fell to 332,000 in the first half of 2026, marking the lowest levels recorded since 2021.

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September 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM

## [EU to Regulate Short-Term Rentals With New Act](<https://austriareport.com/article/eu-to-regulate-short-term-rentals-with-new-act-46d6b71d>)

> The European Union is drafting the Affordable Housing Act to standardize short-term rental rules and address market tightness across Europe.

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August 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM

## [Apple Reports $12 Million Profit in Austria](<https://austriareport.com/article/apple-reports-12-million-profit-in-austria-baf2ba6d>)

> Apple disclosed its fiscal 2025 results for Austria, reporting $222 million in revenue and a $17.08 billion tax payment in Ireland.