Person
Gerhard Karner
Politics
Domestic Policy
Party for Ernst Strasser
Read nowThe ministry pays a party for Ernst Strasser. Parties criticise the high cost.
Politics
Defense & Security
No link to terror in Austria
Read nowThe attacker from Berlin had no links to the Islamist scene in Austria. He was married to a woman from Salzburg for a short time.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Hate crimes in Austria
Read nowThe new report shows many hate crimes. The worldview is often the cause. Many culprits are young. The police solve more cases.
Politics
Law & Justice
Arguments about the police action Medusa and new laws
Read nowEurope has a police action against criminals. Austria is not part of it yet. Politicians want to change laws about videos of violence.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Famous politicians visit the Pilnacek committee
Read nowThe FPÖ invites famous politicians. They want answers. The committee examines the influence of politics on laws. 9 people must talk in the autumn.
Politics
Foreign Policy
Fewer asylum requests in Germany and new EU rules
Read nowIn Germany there are fewer asylum requests than before. In Austria there are no clear rules for family reunification. The EU wants to return more people home.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Many small children apply for protection
Read nowFewer people apply for protection in Austria. The largest group are young children. Most people come from Syria and Afghanistan.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Money for return to Syria
Read nowThe interior ministry offers money to Syrians. They should return home on their own. The action lasts from July until September.
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.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Fewer prisoners planned in Austria
Read nowThe government plans new rules for prisons. Offenders shall return to their home countries faster. Minister Anna Sporrer wants to release 500 people early.