The latest PISA study indicates a significant decline in the reading performance of Austrian students, with educational outcomes becoming increasingly dependent on social background. Experts highlight complex tasks as revealing weaknesses among the youth.

profil: PISA: Austria's Youth Literacy Problem is a Family Matter

Austrian students are performing below the OECD average in the PISA study, with complex tasks revealing weaknesses. Educational success is increasingly linked to social background.

Die Presse: PISA Study: Austrian Students' Performance Declined

The latest PISA study indicates a decrease in the performance and thirst for knowledge among students in Austria.

An investigation has been launched in Graz following allegations that taxpayer money was squandered on politicians' expenses. Elke Kahr, Mayor of Graz, is a politician of the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ).

profil: Graz: Taxpayer Money Allegedly Squandered on Politicians' Expenses

An investigation into allegations of politicians' expenses being misused with taxpayer money in Graz.

Austria's glaciers are rapidly melting, increasing the risk of natural disasters, yet glaciologist Andrea Fischer reports a critical lack of funding for long-term measurements essential for monitoring these changes. Andrea Fischer is a glaciologist, Professor and Vice Director of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Mountain Research of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

DER STANDARD: Austria's glaciers are melting, but money for measurements is missing

Austria's glaciers are melting, increasing the risk of natural disasters, but funding for long-term measurements is critically lacking, according to glaciologist Andrea Fischer.

Die Presse: Health Spending Rises Faster Than GDP

Expenditures on healthcare are increasing at a significantly higher rate than the country's Gross Domestic Product, indicating a growing burden on the economy.

Die Presse: Why Does the ÖGB Oppose its Members' Wealth Accumulation?

A column questioning the Austrian Trade Union Confederation's (ÖGB) stance against the wealth-building efforts of its own members.

ORF: Austria: Death After Abuse in Upper Austria, Another Suspect

In Upper Austria, a further suspect has been identified in connection with a death that occurred after an instance of abuse.

Interim ORF Director General Ingrid Thurnher has presented her strategy to 'digitally free' the public broadcaster, addressing demands for its restriction. Simultaneously, a position paper from the ÖVP suggests that the current household levy for the ORF could be replaced. Ingrid Thurnher is the Interim Director General of the ORF.

Kurier: Thurnher Wants to Set the ORF 'Digitally Free'

Interim ORF Director General Ingrid Thurnher presented her strategy for the future of the media ministry, addressing demands to further restrict the ORF.

Die Presse: ÖVP Position Paper: ORF Levy Could Be Replaced

A position paper from the ÖVP suggests that the current 'household levy' for the Austrian broadcaster ORF could potentially be replaced.

Mario Kunasek, Governor of Styria and an FPÖ politician, is gaining popularity despite broken promises, presenting a 'blueprint' for other right-wing parties like the AfD. Herbert Kickl, Leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), continues to push his 'remigration' proposal and is seen positioning himself as the heir to Jörg Haider, while also being accused of overlooking critical national issues.

Die Presse: Mario Kunasek: A Blueprint for the AfD

Two years into his term, the first FPÖ state governor since Jörg Haider is more popular than ever, despite breaking key promises, raising questions about his appeal.

Die Presse: "Remigration" into the Constitution: Kickl's Plan Assessed

An analysis of Herbert Kickl's proposal to include 'remigration' in the constitution and its potential implications.

Die Presse: Herbert Kickl Also Ignores a Major Austrian Problem

An editorial arguing that Herbert Kickl is overlooking one of Austria's most critical issues.

profil: How Herbert Kickl Positions Himself as Jörg Haider's Heir

An analysis of how Herbert Kickl is presenting himself as the successor to the legacy of Jörg Haider.

profil: Right-Wing Neighbors: Similarities Between AfD Victory and FPÖ Successes

A political podcast explores the parallels between the electoral success of the AfD in Germany and the FPÖ in Austria.

The Austrian federal government has officially begun its autumn work agenda with a meeting of the ministerial council. Christian Stocker is the Federal Chancellor of Austria, leading a coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS. Alexander Van der Bellen is the Federal President of Austria.

ORF: Domestic: Government Starts Autumn Work with Ministerial Council

The Austrian federal government is commencing its autumn work agenda with a meeting of the ministerial council.

New reports have emerged concerning leaked information related to the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and ongoing coverage regarding the real estate company Signa Group.

profil: WKO Leaks

Reporting on leaked information related to the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO).

profil: Signa

Coverage related to the Signa Group, a real estate company.