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The Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) has officially denied media reports of a crisis meeting among its leadership. The denial comes amid heightened public interest in the party’s unity ahead of upcoming national elections.
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The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) issued an upbeat inflation forecast, signalling a gradual easing of price pressures. It also warned that the improving economic outlook is expected to translate into tangible gains in 2025.
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Austria’s parliament is reviewing a European Union financial package aimed at expanding low‑cost housing amid rising rents. The proposal has drawn support from the Social Democrats and mixed reactions from European political groups.
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A new Austrian law prohibits Muslim headscarves for female students under 14 and extends restrictions to teachers, igniting a heated debate over security and religious liberty. The measure, part of a broader integration push, faces criticism from civil‑rights groups and may be challenged in court.
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Austria’s interior minister is steering discussions on establishing third‑country “return hubs” to accelerate deportations of rejected asylum seekers. The initiative, backed by five EU states, targets operational hubs by 2027, with some pilots potentially starting as early as next year.
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One hundred days after Péter Magyar took office, Austria's new government faces coalition friction and public scrutiny. The milestone is echoed in India, where Tamil Nadu leaders celebrate their own first‑month achievements.