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In the committee of inquiry into the Pilnacek case, National Council President Rosenkranz will be represented as chairman by the Second National Council President Haubner and the Third National Council...weiterlesen »
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A central concern: the transfer of state competencies in child and youth welfare to the federal government. Both the umbrella organization of Austrian child and youth facilities (DÖJ) and the Ombudsman...weiterlesen »
In 2026, the collected aid funds are intended to benefit projects focused on food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and strengthening women's and children's rights in the focus country of Tanzania....weiterlesen »
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"After seven months of very intensive work, including six weeks of review with almost 600 submissions, we have a law on the table that will shape the energy future of this country," said Energy State Secretary...weiterlesen »
The law, which stipulates that the sale of smokable hemp products will only be possible in tobacconists from 2029, represents an "inexplicable discrimination" against hemp shops, which is effectively equivalent...weiterlesen »
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The VfGH had overturned a headscarf ban for primary schools introduced under the Black-Blue coalition in 2020, as it was specifically targeted against the Islamic headscarf. The current draft also concerns...weiterlesen »
The electricity market law planned by the government continues to cause a storm of outrage among wind energy providers. For them, it is clear: The law makes electricity more expensive - and not cheaper,...weiterlesen »
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"School should prepare well for life," said Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) at a press event in a Vienna school. Financial and economic education are particularly important so that young...weiterlesen »
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After the turbulence in the WKÖ, there is a debate in the National Council about the representation of entrepreneurs' interests. In a "Current Hour," the FPÖ has requested a discussion about the abolition...weiterlesen »
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"I have worked with many teams that also had good cohesion. But how this group behaves is on a whole different level," said ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick on Tuesday after the 1:1 draw at Vienna's Ernst...weiterlesen »
Despite the ongoing debate among the member countries of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding the possible participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna , preparations...weiterlesen »
The Artificial Intelligence is supposed to help with the design of experiments, said Malik, who recently moved from the USA to the new institute called "AITHYRA" of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW),...weiterlesen »
The health reform fund will be financed by higher health insurance contributions for pensioners. From 2026 to 2030, the funds are intended to help health insurance companies improve care in the outpatient...weiterlesen »
To "strengthen constitutional conformity," the comments from the review process have been carefully incorporated, according to the department of Family and Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP). The...weiterlesen »
The government plans for hemp shops to have time for reorientation during a transition phase. To continue selling until the end of 2028, they need a "hemp license" from the monopoly administration. Additionally,...weiterlesen »
Young people with psychosocial problems receive too little support according to the umbrella organization pro mente Austria. Meanwhile, half of the Austrian and German youth would feel "not good," as new...weiterlesen »
The Greens want to bring the topics of violence protection and the principle of consent in sexual criminal law to the agenda. FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker saw a government "at the end." The...weiterlesen »
During the review, there was much criticism of the feed-in tariffs provided for in the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG). In the future, not only consumers but also electricity producers should be involved...weiterlesen »
At the same time, the councilor stated: "I believe the fundamental considerations were, as in other cities, that it is not the goal of the city administration for particularly large cars to be used in...weiterlesen »
Violence in upbringing remains an issue in Austria. In a survey by the Gallup opinion institute, one-third of 1,000 respondents stated that drastic to violent measures can be used in child-rearing. "A...weiterlesen »
Despite the ongoing debate among the member countries of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding Israel's possible participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna , preparations for...weiterlesen »
In women's and girls' counseling centers, employees have to be laid off, switch from full-time to part-time, and further reduce part-time hours because the Public Employment Service (AMS) and the Ministry...weiterlesen »