In 2020 many things remain uncertain until the end. Because in the year of the Covid-19 pandemic, planning is difficult to impossible on almost all levels. This affects the event industry in particular, as was shown once again by the cancellation of the Vienna Christmas […]

As a reaction of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to the Covid-19 pandemic, the EIB will unlock part of Hypo Vorarlberg’s regulatory capital. The Austrian bank will use its increased capacity to support fresh lending to energy efficiency projects in line with the EIB’s commitments […]

In a video link, the President of the Czech Parliament Radek Vondráček met his Austrian counterpart Council Wolfgang Sobotka for bilateral talks. The virtual meeting focused on the experiences of the two neighbouring countries in the context of the pandemic. … Article source: https://www.vindobona.org/article/czech-president-of-the-parliament-met-sobotka

The Austrian government has decided to, once again, increase its subsidies for courageous companies. Minister of Economic Affairs Margarete Schramböck on the measure: “The investment subsidy will be increased once again. This subsidy is intended to create an incentive for corporate investment. … Article source: […]

In order to ensure the start of the mass tests on Friday, December 4, in Vienna, the construction work at the three locations Stadthalle, Marx-Halle and Messe Wien is running at full speed. “Last week, we performed a logistical and organizational masterstroke during the preparations […]

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Austria’s Chancellor Kurz met virtually to discuss the current strategy with regard to Covid-19 but also to talk about the EU budget negotiations. “My big request to all people in the country continues to be: Please stick […]

Expenditure on research and development (RD) in Austria reached 3.19% of GDP in the previous year – putting the country in second place in the EU. Only Sweden recorded a higher RD intensity with 3.39% of GDP. … Article source: https://www.vindobona.org/article/eurostat-austria-is-second-in-eu-with-research-expenditures

The European Commission gave green light for Austrian subsidies for railroad companies. Two measures for rail freight transport are involved: In order to further promote the shift of … Article source: https://www.vindobona.org/article/european-commission-approves-austrian-aid-for-railroad-companies

“Now is the time to set the course for the future economy and thus counteract the climate crisis,” says Karl Kienzl, co-founder of the initiative and former member of the management board of the Federal Environment Agency. 22 top managers and numerous SME representatives have […]

With regard to the debate on skiing at Christmas, Martin Selmayr, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Austria, emphasizes that this matter will be determined in the member states and not at EU level. “The 27 EU member states are working together […]