Austria and the EU

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Austrians' confidence in EU grows in wake of financial crisis: poll — 02 December 2008, 13:45 CET

The notoriously euro-sceptic Austrians have regained confidence in the European Union as a result of the global financial crisis, a new survey showed Tuesday.

Austria should exit Euratom Treaty: Green party — 04 November 2008, 18:22 CET

The Austrian Green party called Tuesday for Austria to quit the European Atomic Energy Community (Euroatom or EAEC), saying public money paid to the body could be better used elsewhere.

Austria finalises 100-billion-euro bank bailout scheme — 20 October 2008, 21:49 CET

Austria's parliament approved a 100-billion-euro (134-billion-dollar) bailout plan on Monday to stabilise the country's banking sector in the fallout from the global financial crisis.

Austria urges European stimulus package — 15 October 2008, 14:26 CET

Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer said on Wednesday that EU efforts to contain the financial crisis needed to be followed up with an economic package to avert a recession.

Bianca Jagger's 200,000-euro ring found in Austria: police — 05 September 2008, 22:06 CET

Human rights activist Bianca Jagger's 200,000-euro (295,000-dollar) ring which she lost last month in Salzburg has been recovered, local police said Friday.

Pro-EU group to fight Austria's Euro-scepticism — 28 August 2008, 18:58 CET

Pro-EU campaigners said Thursday they are attacking prevailing Euro-scepticism in Austria with a new organisation to raise awareness about the European Union, ahead of September polling.

Oil prices, euro hurting Austrian growth: institutes — 27 June 2008, 15:07 CET

Runaway oil prices and the strong euro will slam the brakes on growth of the Austrian economy next year, two top think tanks predicted Friday.

Austrian president formally ratifies EU treaty — 28 April 2008, 21:58 CET

Austrian President Heinz Fischer on Monday put his signature to the Lisbon Treaty aimed at reforming decision-making in the expanded European Union, formally ratifying the document.

Austrian parliament's upper house ratifies EU treaty — 24 April 2008, 22:06 CET

The Austrian parliament's upper house on Thursday ratified the Lisbon Treaty, aimed at reforming decision-making in the explanded European Union.

Austrian parliament ratifies EU treaty — 09 April 2008, 22:54 CET

The Austrian parliament on Wednesday ratified the so-called Lisbon Treaty, aimed at streamlining the European Union's operations and institutions.

Austria calls on Chad to release political opponents — 20 February 2008, 22:33 CET

Austria called on Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno Wednesday to release imprisoned political opponents, saying their detention was incompatible with the deployment of an EU peacekeeping force there.

Austrian government recognises Kosovo's independence — 20 February 2008, 14:38 CET

The Austrian government recognised, as expected, Wednesday the independence of Kosovo, even if formal recognition was set to come only next week.

Austria resumes deliveries to Chad as part of EU force — 14 February 2008, 19:40 CET

Austria on Thursday resumed deliveries to troops serving under an EU force to protect Darfur refugees in Chad, after suspending the mission when rebels stormed the African nation's capital.

Austria and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:29 CET

The euro is the single currency shared by 15 of the European Union's Member States - Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta - which together make up the eurozone. Around 317 million EU citizens now use the euro as their currency.

Austrian mayor to boost security after Schengen — 19 December 2007, 16:14 CET

An Austrian town is planning to hire a private security firm as the country prepares to welcome its eastern neighbours into the border-free Schengen zone, the mayor said Wednesday.

Austria country profile — 04 January 2008, 13:32 CET

Austria in the European Union

Austrian Business Agency — 07 August 2006, 16:43 CET

The Austrian Business Agency (ABA), a government-operated consulting firm, is the international investor's first business address in Austria.

National holidays in Austria — 05 August 2006, 14:09 CET

National holidays in Austria from world-calendar.com

Business Guides Austria (Deloitte) — 05 August 2006, 13:54 CET

Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation.