Person
Andreas Babler
Politics
Domestic Policy
Government plans better heat protection
Read nowThe government wants easy building of cool machines. Schools also need better protection from hot summer days.
Politics
Domestic Policy
The government makes cooling easy
Read nowThe government wants easy cooling in flats. Schools get more shade against heat. A new law comes in autumn.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Check age for web sites
Read nowFrom the year 2027 people in Austria must prove their age on web sites. This rule is for social media and for adult content.
Politics
Domestic Policy
New help for newspapers in Austria
Read nowThe government in Austria gives more money to media. There is new support for delivery and digital projects. Young people should get better news.
Politics
Law & Justice
Courts allow air conditioning on balconies
Read nowFlat owners can now install air conditioning. The supreme court in Germany decided this. Neighbors cannot easily forbid it because of loud noise.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Politicians want to meet the people
Read nowIn summer many politicians travel through Austria. They want to talk to the people. Andreas Babler plans new rules for air cooling in flats.
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Other Political Topics
Weather and heat in Austria and Switzerland
Read nowIt gets very hot in many places. The temperature goes over 30 degrees. Experts give tips on how to save water and stay safe in the heat.
Economy
Other Economic Topics
Tips for a cool home
Read nowIt is often hard to install air conditioning in a flat. Legal rules block many people. But there are simple ways to cool down your home in summer.
Politics
Law & Justice
Dispute about freedom for 500 prisoners
Read nowJustice Minister Anna Sporrer wants to release 500 prisoners early. The OVP and the Neos say no. They fear for public safety.
Culture
Literature
Clemens J. Setz wins a high state prize
Read nowThe writer Clemens J. Setz gets an important award. He receives the Great Austrian State Prize for 2026. The prize is worth 30.000 Euro.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Oliver Schütz is the new FMA boss
Read nowThe National Bank chooses Oliver Schütz for the FMA. He starts his job in November.
Culture
Literature
State prize for author Lidia Jorge
Read nowThe author Lidia Jorge wins a prize. The prize comes from Austria. It is for literature from Europe. The prize has a value of 25,000 Euro.