However, the risk of gas shortages has not been eliminated – securing gas supplies via Ukraine is now urgently needed Vienna (OTS) – “The bill to finance the WAG Loop and the necessary gas infrastructure is – late but still – an important step in the right direction. However, the gas supply crisis has not … Read more
Weak economic activity causes unemployment to rise Vienna (OTS) – “Compared to March of the previous year, unemployment has increased significantly by 12.3%. Companies are finding it increasingly difficult to retain their employees in times of insufficient capacity utilization. This is not least a consequence of the strong wage increases in Austria,” says WKÖ General … Read more
Create living space, enable ownership and stimulate the construction industry Vienna (OTS) – “The federal government is acting in a targeted and effective manner with the housing package,” says ÖVP National Council member Karlheinz Kopf, finance spokesman for the People’s Party. This is important and right because of the urgent need for action in housing … Read more
Directive cannot be implemented in its current, immature form – business supports the position of Federal Minister Kocher – more realism instead of ideology Vienna (OTS) – “A European law must fundamentally be applicable and implementable for companies. This is clearly not the case with the EU Supply Chain Act in its current form. It … Read more
WKÖ calls for a reduction in non-wage labor costs, energy costs and optimization of the investment allowance Vienna (OTS) – The economic report published today by WIFO does not promise a rapid economic recovery, on the contrary: the downturn is noticeable on a broad basis. “The Austrian economy is still in recession. Improvement is not … Read more
