Person
Markus Marterbauer
Politics
Law & Justice
Many rule breaks in barber shops found
Read nowFinancial police checked barber shops. They found 77 breaks of the law. There was illegal work and fake perfume. Police will check the shops again soon.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Less trust for Beate Meinl-Reisinger
Read nowBeate Meinl-Reisinger loses much trust. People like Alexander Van der Bellen most. Herbert Kickl wins some trust points in the new list.
Politics
Social Policy
Help for private retirement savings
Read nowBarbara Eibinger-Miedl wants to lower taxes for retirement savings. She also talks about the state budget and the military. She wants to save money.
Politics
Domestic Policy
The Parliament plans the money for 2 years
Read nowThe National Council plans the money for 2027 and 2028. This is called a double budget. There are new taxes and plans for families.
Economy
Labor Market
High fines for foreign firms
Read nowThe tax police checks foreign firms. Some firms pay too little money. The fines for 2025 are high.
Economy
International Trade
New tax for packages from abroad
Read nowSmall packages from non-EU countries cost 3 Euro more now. This rule applies to goods worth under 150 Euro. The rule makes trade fairer.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Worry about the state budget in Austria
Read nowExperts in the parliament warn about too little money in the state budget. The goals for the deficit will likely not be met by 2028. High costs cause this.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Austria has more economic growth
Read nowExperts say: The economy in Austria is growing again. Oil and petrol prices are lower now. This helps the people and the industry.
Politics
Domestic Policy
The Fiscal Council warns of a budget gap
Read nowThe Fiscal Council says Austria is missing money for its goals. Without reforms the debt will grow. The European Union will watch the country closely.
Politics
Social Policy
Dispute about pensions in Austria
Read nowRepresentatives for seniors demand more money for pensioners. They reject the government's plans to save money. New talks will happen soon.