Austrian Parliament Starts Five-Day Session to Approve 2027‑28 Double Budget

On 6 July 2026, the Austrian National Council began a five‑day plenary week, the first such stretch since 1993, to consider a comprehensive legislative package. Central is the approval of a “double budget” for 2027 and 2028 together with the federal finance framework up to 2031. The agenda includes pension adjustments, a new corporate‑tax structure, continuation of the banking levy, and a planned Eurofighter acquisition. The Green Party has announced it will vote against the double budget, citing insufficient measures for the wealthy and weak climate action; the Freedom Party also opposes it and plans additional proposals on media fees, food labeling, and asylum law.

A regional news roundup for Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) was also published, summarising local headlines such as over 10,000 fire‑brigade members celebrating teamwork, job ads for hundreds of positions in various districts, sports results, and cultural events. The summary provides a snapshot of regional developments alongside the national parliamentary agenda.