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# #PublicSpending

> Austrian Court Criticizes Heating Subsidy System · Austria Reaches Deal on Social Assistance Reform · Vienna Energy Bonus: 61,000 Must Repay Subsidy

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November 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM

## [Austrian Court Criticizes Heating Subsidy System](<https://austriareport.com/article/austrian-court-criticizes-heating-subsidy-system-ef560df4>)

> The Court of Audit warns that Austria's heating replacement funding is inefficient, confusing, and lacks social targeting for citizens.

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October 27, 2026 at 11:51 AM

## [Austria Reaches Deal on Social Assistance Reform](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-reaches-deal-on-social-assistance-reform-8b02ccfd>)

> The Austrian government has agreed on a social aid overhaul setting a 1,230 euro basic rate and cutting benefits for large families.

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October 6, 2026 at 01:17 PM

## [Vienna Energy Bonus: 61,000 Must Repay Subsidy](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-energy-bonus-61-000-must-repay-subsidy-fd5c15c5>)

> A Vienna Court of Audit report reveals 21 million euros in energy subsidies must be reclaimed due to automated payout errors.