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Austria conscription reform moves forward, social‑media ban

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Latest: Austria to extend compulsory military service to nine months from 2027

The coalition government reaffirmed on 27 July 2026 that Austria’s compulsory military service will be extended from six to nine months, effective 1 January 2027. Chancellor Christian Stocker presented the plan at a pres

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EU and members tighten child safety rules

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Latest: Austria Approves Ban on Social‑Media Access for Under‑14s

The EU’s child‑online‑safety drive has moved from draft proposals to concrete enforcement actions. On 24 July 2026 the European Commission released preliminary findings that TikTok’s default settings and recommendation a

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Austria anti‑inflation push: budget, VAT, vouchers, media

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Latest: Austria’s food retailers fully pass VAT cut to consumers

The Nationalrat adopted the 2027‑28 budget on 8 July 2026, outlining a €257 bn plan to close the deficit and meet the EU’s 3 % ceiling by 2028, with targets of 2.7 % of GDP in 2027 and 2.3 % in 2028. Core spending retain