Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

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The government is also focusing on a new regulation of the staggered social welfare rates for children, which were annulled by the Constitutional Court in 2019. The federal states, responsible for implementing...weiterlesen »

"Zero Tolerance": Campaign Launch with a Clear Message

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Against the backdrop of efforts to deport criminals to Syria and Afghanistan, the ÖVP is launching a campaign under the motto "Zero Tolerance". This should apply to those "who reject our free society,"...weiterlesen »

Federal and State Governments Discuss Social Welfare Reform

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Representatives from the federal and state governments met on Thursday at the Ministry of Social Affairs for a "kick-off meeting" on the planned reform of social welfare. The topic was constitutional issues...weiterlesen »

27-Year-Old Confessed to Arson Series in Fischamend

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According to the state police directorate, the man stated that his motive for the acts was being bullied and ostracized. He was taken to the Korneuburg correctional facility. In Fischamend, on August 23,...weiterlesen »

EU Funding: Domestic Researchers Secured Over 1.5 Billion Euros

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This was announced by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) in a press release on Thursday. Austria ranks ninth among all states participating in the program, with a share of 3.2 percent of the...weiterlesen »

Federal and States Discuss Social Assistance Reform

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The changes under the name "Social Assistance NEW" were already roughly outlined in the government program, but the plans have not been significantly developed further. The session on Thursday will also...weiterlesen »

Deportation Stop for Syrians Lifted: Marchetti Pleased with ECHR Ruling

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"The lifting of the ECHR blockade confirms Austria in deportations to Syria," General Secretary Nico Marchetti is quoted in a statement, emphasizing that Austria will continue the "strict asylum policy."...weiterlesen »

Deportation Stop for Syrians Lifted: Marchetti Pleased with ECHR Ruling

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"The lifting of the ECHR blockade confirms Austria in deportations to Syria," Marchetti is quoted in a statement, emphasizing that Austria will continue the "strict asylum policy." The ECHR had temporarily...weiterlesen »

EGMR Decision: Deportation Stop for Syrians Lifted

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The ECHR suspended the deportation in August. Given the security situation in Syria and the individual circumstances of the case, it was not proven that the man would face a specific risk to his rights...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance: Who Is Eligible and What Are the Costs?

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The reform of social assistance is a central topic in the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS. The ÖVP focuses on stricter access, especially for immigrants, while the SPÖ prioritizes the care of...weiterlesen »

17-Year-Old Confesses: He Set the Fires in Guntramsdorf

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The teenager is said to have notified the fire department himself in one case and stayed near the scene of the incident several times. A damage amount was not initially known. The suspect from the Mödling...weiterlesen »

Cabinet Approves Bill for Uniform Tip Allowance

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The corresponding legislative proposal for a uniform tip allowance was passed today, Wednesday, in the Council of Ministers. The government is establishing a uniform legal framework for all of Austria,...weiterlesen »

Vienna Faces "Severe Undersupply" of School Doctors

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According to the Medical Association, there is a "severe undersupply" of school doctors in Vienna, especially at compulsory schools (elementary, middle schools). Currently, there are only 141 school doctors...weiterlesen »

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