Austria’s Population Growth Fueled “Exclusively” by Migration, Figures Reveal
The figures, published earlier this week by Statistik Austria, have revealed that migration was the “exclusive” force that drove the country’s population growth.
The figures, published earlier this week by Statistik Austria, have revealed that migration was the “exclusive” force that drove the country’s population growth.
While many European nations are loosening their COVID-restrictions, Germany and Austria have been holding on to their mandates. But calls for loosening the grip on freedom might finally be heard.
An informal meeting of European Interior Ministers was held in Lille and Tourcoing in northern France on February 2nd and 3rd. The aim of this meeting was to put forward the proposals of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency, as the head of the EU, in favour of border control in the Schengen area. The ministers decided to […]
As other European countries reduce their COVID regulations, Austria has gone the other way. As of February 5th, Austria became Europe’s first country with mandatory COVID vaccination rules for all adults. But the implementation of the rule remains a challenge.
“It’s starting to be time to open up Sweden again. The pandemic is not over but on its way into a whole new phase,” the prime minister said, noting that the decision to ditch restrictions was prompted by an improved understanding of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
This weekend’s protests, which follow massive demonstrations organized last week by the pan-European pro-democracy group Europeans United, saw tens of thousands of demonstrators rally in Austria, France, Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic to challenge heavy-handed restrictions and oppose mandates.
“We have made it clear that new military action against Ukraine will have massive consequences for Russia. On this basis, we are developing a strong sanctions package… including Nord Stream 2,” Annalena Baerbock said.
Ahead of planned demonstrations against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and oppressive restriction measures set to take place over the weekend in France and Austria, US Embassies in Paris and Vienna have issued demonstration alerts, calling on US citizens to avoid the vicinities of the protests.
Following a recommendation from the Danish Epidemic Commission, the government had decided that COVID-19 “should no longer be categorized as a socially critical disease” after January 31st, 2022.
The new law, the brainchild of the center-right ÖVP and the Greens and opposed by the FPÖ, allows citizens’ vaccination status to be checked by police. Fines for infractions will range from €600 to €3600.
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