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The Chancellor, His Family, and His Bodyguards: “Abuse Of Office” and “Undesirable Close Relations”

David Boos April 21, 2022

After a car accident involving two drunken bodyguards of the Austrian chancellor, suspicions of structural abuse of bodyguards by high-ranking politicians harden. An anonymous letter reveals abusive structures, the opposition inquires.

Austria’s €2 Billion Energy Price Relief Package Garners Hefty Criticism

David Boos March 28, 2022

Austria’s federal government has announced relief for Austrians suffering from inflation and rising energy prices. Opponents criticize the package as “a drop in the bucket.”

Golden Parachute: The Rise and Soft Landing of Sebastian Kurz

David Boos March 16, 2022

After a series of scandals, former conservative shooting-star Sebastian Kurz has fallen from grace. But instead of showing personal accountability, he became the latest example of an ex-politician landing softly in advisory boards of multinational companies and NGOs.

Austrian Minister of Health Resigns after Less than a Year

David Boos March 8, 2022

Austria’s government is once more changing personnel: after its third chancellor in two years, it will now also see its third minister of health, following the departure of Wolfgang Mückstein.

The Austrian Road to Totalitarianism

Christian Machek February 24, 2022

Confidence in politics is dropping drastically and the Austrian elite begin to resemble the naked emperor, flaunting his new clothes.

Germany and Austria to Hold Summits on COVID Restrictions

David Boos February 15, 2022

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.

Austria: First European Country to Introduce Mandatory COVID Vaccination

David Boos February 9, 2022

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.

Austria: After Fiery Debate, Mandatory Vaccination Law Passed in National Parliament

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 22, 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.

Assisted Suicide Legal in Austria

Hélène de Lauzun January 5, 2022

The adopted text is supposed to be limited by serious restrictions, but aims at preserving the right to self-determination defended by the Austrian Constitutional Court.

Austria Swears In 3rd Chancellor of the Year

Robert Semonsen December 7, 2021

The swearing-in ceremony, which saw Nehammer and five ministers assume their respective positions, took place on Monday afternoon and comes just days after former Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg—who spent less than two months at the helm of the country—announced his resignation.

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The Chancellor, His Family, and His Bodyguards: “Abuse Of Office” and “Undesirable Close Relations”

Austria’s €2 Billion Energy Price Relief Package Garners Hefty Criticism

Golden Parachute: The Rise and Soft Landing of Sebastian Kurz

Austrian Minister of Health Resigns after Less than a Year

The Austrian Road to Totalitarianism

Germany and Austria to Hold Summits on COVID Restrictions

Austria: First European Country to Introduce Mandatory COVID Vaccination

Austria: After Fiery Debate, Mandatory Vaccination Law Passed in National Parliament

Assisted Suicide Legal in Austria

Austria Swears In 3rd Chancellor of the Year

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