The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an ageing population.
The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.
The populations of certain countries in Europe are expected to grow by 2100, but there will be a big drop on average across Europe, new predictions reveal. So which countries will see a population growth?
The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts say that the trend has accelerated in recent years due various factors.
In 2025, people born outside the European Union made up about 10 percent of the EU’s 450 million population. But which countries have the largest share of foreign-born residents?
After a difficult year, Austria’s labour market shows mixed signals. Unemployment is still rising, but employment growth hints at possible improvement ahead.
Austria has registered its lowest monthly asylum figures since 2020, with applications down sharply and family reunification almost at a standstill. What’s driving the decline?
The Local surveyed citizenship authorities in Vienna and Graz to find out how long the naturalisation process really takes in 2025 - and why waiting times vary so much.
In Austria, you can reach the police by calling two different numbers. With millions of calls made each year, here’s how the emergency response system operates.
Donald Trump claimed that 53 percent of Austria’s prisoners are non-Austrian and tied it to illegal migration. We look at Austria’s official data and the key caveat that he didn't mention.
The population of the European Union has grown by over a million in the last year thanks to immigration. Here's a breakdown of how the population has grown or shrunk in different European countries.
Austria’s population growth is driven entirely by immigration. A new report reveals who’s arriving, how they feel about life in Austria, and what locals think.
Europe's population is getting older and its set to shrink in many countries. One of the keys to sustaining societies and economies will be the integration of immigrants into the workforce, the author of a new study tells Claudia Delpero.
From tobacco and mobile bills to court fees and solar panels, many everyday costs in Austria are rising this April as part of new government budget measures.
With unemployment in Vienna rising faster than the national average, job seekers in the Austrian capital are being advised to look west for opportunities, especially in the hospitality sector.
Austria’s government spent more than it earned in 2024 - and it shows. The country’s public deficit reached 4.7 percent of its GDP, well above the EU’s 3 percent Maastricht threshold.
Are Austria’s teens making healthier choices - or just different ones? A new report highlights shifting behaviour patterns and the growing role of mental health.
