ROT-WEISS-ROT REPORT - English

In today's episode: — For the first time in decades, more people have left Austria than arrived. What does this mean, and what can we expect next? — ÖBB fares are rising. The national railway has announced ticket price increases — and we explain how to save money. — Supplementary employment in Austria: what is permitted, what is taxable, and how to avoid penalties? — Digitaler Euro is drawing...

In today's episode: — Austria's government approval rating has plummeted to a record low. Sixty-three percent of citizens are dissatisfied. What's behind this, and why does it matter even for those who don't vote? — From the first of July, prices at supermarkets are supposed to fall. But will they actually drop? — Austria is offering Syrian refugees three thousand euros to return h...

In today's episode: — One of Austria's oldest political parties — the FPÖ — marked its seventieth anniversary with great fanfare. We explain why this is a story every migrant in the country needs to follow. — Austria is slashing €400 million from its green energy programmes to plug a budget hole. We break down what that means for your utility bills. — Major companies are cutting jobs acros...

In today's episode: — The Austrian government has passed a new budget that could leave every household up to 300 euros worse off per year. — The Austrian army receives its largest-ever budget, while the Chief of General Staff announces his retirement. — Familienbeihilfe for refugees is being scrapped. Who loses out and why? — One in three GP surgeries is no longer accepting new patients. What...

In today's episode: • Deportation to Asia. Austria is discussing with EU partners the establishment of closed centres for irregular migrants in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. • A victory in New York. Austrian diplomacy won a secret ballot and joined the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years. • The fight over passports. The number of new citizens in Vienna has risen by 56%, prompting t...

In today's episode: • The government is cutting university funding, prompting thousands to take to the streets. How will this affect students and patients at university hospitals? • A major healthcare reform. How is it proposed to restructure hospitals so you can see a specialist faster? • New polling data — how do Austrians feel about migrants, and do they want stricter rules for them? • Why...

In today's episode: - The dramatic finale of the country's biggest espionage scandal. A former counterintelligence agent has been convicted of passing secret data to Russia! - Another scandal in parliament. Politicians clashed over a single word. What's this about? - VAT is falling. The tax is being reduced on milk, bread, eggs and vegetables — how much will your supermarket bills actu...

In today's episode: - Austrian cities and villages are rapidly running out of money. Which city has been declared the country's biggest "debtor"? - The European Union has officially banned employers from asking candidates about their previous salary during job interviews. We'll explain how this decision protects migrants' rights. - Austria plans to introduce a new tax on on...

On today's episode: -       Erbschaftssteuer: We examine politicians' disputes over inheritance tax and explore whether the rules will become as strict as those in Germany. -       Familienbeihilfe Freeze: Why the Finance Ministry canceled automatic increases to Familienbeihilfe and how much family incomes will actually decrease next year. -       Digitaler Eltern-Kind-Pass: How the new di...

In this episode of Rot-Weiß-Rot REPORT: -        Austria’s 2027–2028 Budget: We break down the government’s new "austerity agenda" and its direct impact on your taxes and social benefits. -        Fuel Prices: Why the "price brake" was extended, and why filling up your tank is still getting more expensive. -        New Rules for E-Scooters: What can earn you a fine now, the new man...

Here's what we're covering today: Parliament held a session and passed several decisions that matter for people with lower incomes, including migrants. There's an ongoing dispute about fuel prices — the government is trying to protect consumers, but the big oil companies aren't rushing to comply with the law. Austria also has a new head of public broadcasting, a major trial is unde...