Politics
All the latest politics news and essential information from Austria.
Would the EU take Britain back?
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake.
'A new low': Europeans no longer see the US as an ally and blame Trump
Growing numbers of Europeans no longer see the US as an ally, with a significant minority viewing the superpower as an adversary, a new survey has revealed.
Are language tests in Europe a valuable integration policy or just political posturing?
With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences?
Remigration: Why Austrian far-right leader is under fire over 'mass deportation' rhetoric
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria’s populist Freedom Party, has been reprimanded in parliament over his use of the term “remigration” – a phrase associated with the mass deportation of people with migrant backgrounds.
Austrian ex-agent given jail term for spying for Russia
An Austrian former intelligence officer was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of spying for Russia.
Verdict due in trial of Austrian ex-agent accused of spying for Russia
An Austrian court is expected to rule Wednesday on a former intelligence official charged with spying for Russia.
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4th.
Can foreigners vote in local elections in Graz?
Residents in the Austrian city of Graz are getting ready to vote for a new city parliament. Here's what you need to know, who can vote in this election – and the other votes taking place on the same day.
Four removed from Eurovision semi-final in Austria after Israel performance disruption
Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.afp
ESC Vienna: How the Eurovision Song Contest works
The rules of the Eurovision Song Contest have evolved to keep pace with technological, artistic and geopolitical changes over the past 70 years.
US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demands
The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.
Austria plans deal with Uzbekistan on Afghan deportations
Austria will sign an agreement with Uzbekistan next month to facilitate deportations, including to Afghanistan via the central Asian country, the interior ministry said.
What could change for families and jobseekers under Austria’s 2027/28 budget plan
Austria is sketching out savings on taxes, AMS support and family payments, but not everything is fixed. Which measures look most concrete so far?
EXPLAINED: What is Austria’s minimum income support and who can get it in Vienna?
Austria’s minimum income benefit is always under scrutiny. But for thousands in Vienna, it’s a lifeline - here’s how the system really works.
EXPLAINED: What Austria’s proposed integration changes would do
Austria’s coalition is split over a draft integration law with mandatory measures from day one. The biggest fight is over the proposed criminal penalties.
Which potential EU candidates do Austrians support and which do they reject?
A new Austria poll suggests EU enlargement is not a problem in itself. The real divide is which countries Austrians want to see join next.
Why Austria’s 2028 presidential race is opening up as Van der Bellen steps aside
Austria’s next presidential election is still two years away, but parties are already weighing in on who could succeed the Green Party-backed Alexander Van der Bellen in the Hofburg.
EXPLAINED: What Austria’s 2026 pension changes mean for you
Austria will adjust pensions in January 2026, but the uplift will not be equal for everyone. So who gets full inflation protection, who does not, and why ministers say the model is 'socially balanced'?
Four of the strangest reasons people were denied Austrian citizenship
Austria’s strict citizenship rules mean even a bathroom break or phone call on a bike can be enough to delay or derail your application.
‘German is key’: What is Austria's language course reform?
Austria's government is tightening rules around mandatory German language courses for refugees and asylum seekers in a bid to boost integration. Here's what you need to know and how all foreign residents could be impacted.
Does Austria's German test for schoolchildren do more harm than good?
Every year, children in Austria, including foreign born infants, must take the MIKA-D test to assess their German skills. But why is this test facing such heavy criticism, and could it soon be reformed?
EXPLAINED: Will Austria ever join Nato?
Austria’s neutrality doesn't allow military alliances, but Vienna is pushing for more exercises and access with NATO. Will things change?
Austria temporarily moves Tehran embassy to Baku amid Middle East crisis
Austria said on Saturday it was moving its embassy in Iran to neighbouring Azerbaijan due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has put Tehran under regular US-Israeli strikes.