Austria and the EU

Latest business news about Austria and the European Union.

Austria's Good Friday law discriminatory: EU Court — 24 January 2019, 20:59 CET

Austria's granting of a paid public holiday on Good Friday only to employees who are members of certain churches constitutes religious discrimination prohibited under EU law, the EU's top Court has ruled.

Migration top priority as Austria takes over EU presidency — 03 July 2018, 18:02 CET

"A Europe that protects" is the motto of the Austrian presidency of the Council of the EU, which the country took over from Bulgaria on 1 July, putting migration and security issues at the top of its priority list.

Austria misrepresentation of government debt data — 23 February 2017, 13:37 CET

The European Commission adopted a proposal for a Council implementing decision on 22 February for Austria to pay a fine of EUR 29.8 million for the misrepresentation of some government debt data.

EU Strategy for the Alpine Region — 29 July 2015, 10:33 CET

The European Commission officially launched the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP) - the fourth EU macro-regional strategy - on 28 July. More than 70 million citizens will reap the benefits of a closer cooperation between regions and countries in terms of research and innovation, SME support, mobility, tourism, environmental protection and energy resources management. This macro-regional strategy concerns seven countries; five Member States - Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia - and two non-EU countries - Liechtenstein and Switzerland - overall involving 48 regions.

Austria: country overview — 21 September 2021, 16:28 CET

Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's status remained unclear for a decade. A State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the occupation, recognized Austria's independence, and forbade unification with Germany. A constitutional law that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality" as a condition for Soviet military withdrawal. The Soviet Union's collapse in 1991 and Austria's entry into the EU in 1995 have altered the meaning of this neutrality. A prosperous, democratic country, Austria entered the EU Economic and Monetary Union in 1999.

Doing business in Austria: Sustainability — 30 March 2012, 00:40 CET

This guide outlines the main legislation in Austria which encourages businesses to adhere to sustainability standards.

Doing business in Austria: Staff welfare — 30 March 2012, 00:49 CET

This guide gives brief information on the legislation which directs social rules in the workplace in Austria.

Doing business in Austria: Environmental rules — 30 March 2012, 00:42 CET

At present, there is no uniform Austrian environmental code of law. Instead, the legal foundations of environmental protection are determined by various laws.

EU approves restructuring of Austrian bank BAWAG — 30 June 2010, 17:08 CET

The European Commission has authorised under EU State aid rules a €550 million capital injection provided by Austria in favour of the BAWAG bank and approved a new restructuring plan of the bank.

EU approves acquisition of Mobil Oil Austria by ENI — 27 May 2010, 20:56 CET

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Mobil Oil Austria by Agip Austria, which is wholly controlled by ENI of Italy.

Commission authorises Austrian scheme for farmers aid — 22 April 2010, 01:22 CET

The European Commission authorised an Austrian scheme with a budget of approximately €1.2 million which aims at supporting farmers in Austria who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.

Dorda Brugger Jordis Rechtsanwälte — 08 December 2009, 20:45 CET

Since its establishment in 1976 Dorda Brugger Jordis has grown into a leading business law firm in Vienna, Austria.

European Commission Representation in Austria — 07 October 2009, 16:47 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Austria

Austria Investment Climate 2009 — 07 October 2009, 23:20 CET

Major structural conditions and the decisive parameters for foreign investors remain unchanged and favorable, despite the global economic downturn. As a small, open and highly internationalized economy, Austria is swayed by world developments including the current downturn: 2009 will be the first full-year recession in Austria since 1981.

Access to finance - Austria — 18 May 2012, 14:59 CET

There are various types of direct state support in Austria for the promotion of business as well as one-off subsidies, interest subsidies, low interest loans, state equity capital financing, state assumption of liabilities and state guarantees.

Starting a business in Austria — 18 May 2012, 14:46 CET

The key laws for establishing companies in Austria are the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB), the Austrian Trade Law 1994 (GewO 1994), the New Companies Promotion Act (NeuFöG) and the Commercial Register Act (FBG) and the Federal Law on Special Assistance for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.

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

Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and was in the first wave of EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.

Find an office in Austria — 13 October 2009, 23:14 CET

Instant Offices Austria

Find an office in Austria — 31 August 2006, 22:58 CET

Instant Offices Austria

Austria country profile — 17 May 2012, 12:18 CET

Austria became a member of the EU on January 1, 1995. It is a Federal Republic composed of nine regions, one of which is the capital Vienna, subdivided into districts and town councils.

Austrian Business Agency — 07 August 2006, 17:43 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 — 21 September 2021, 14:33 CET

National holidays in Austria from world-calendar.com

Taxation and Investment in Austria (Deloitte) — 18 June 2015, 13:54 CET

The Taxation and Investment Guides are a first stop for investors wishing to gain a working perspective on the operating conditions and investment climate – including the legal, accounting and taxation framework – in the countries covered in the Deloitte International Tax Source. In addition to the Austria Highlights and Taxation and Investment Guide, above, the following links open the door to the Deloitte International Tax Source and a wide range of materials and information on the tax consequences of doing business across borders.