# #MilitaryReform in the news

October 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM

> Austria Agrees on Major Military Service Reform · FPÖ Rejects Government Military Service Reform · Austria Coalition Meets to Advance Military Reform

[Austria Agrees on Major Military Service Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-agrees-on-major-military-service-reform-dcac6d57>)
*October 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM* - The Austrian coalition government has approved a military reform starting in 2027, featuring increased pay and new service structures.

[FPÖ Rejects Government Military Service Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/fpo-rejects-government-military-service-reform-cd05763e>)
*October 6, 2026 at 06:44 PM* - FPÖ defense spokesperson Volker Reifenberger confirms no consensus was reached on the proposed '6+3' military and civilian service model.

[Austria Coalition Meets to Advance Military Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-coalition-meets-to-advance-military-reform-8a2bdebc>)
*September 19, 2026 at 01:55 PM* - The coalition government meets Sunday to discuss military service reforms for 2027, despite lacking the required constitutional majority.