# Austrian Economic Chamber organizational reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-economic-chamber-organizational-reforms
> Updated: 2026-09-19T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Martha Schultz, President of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ), has initiated a series of organizational reforms. Initially, the focus was on implementing modernized compliance rules to increase transparency regarding contract awards, nominations, and staff assignments. This reform process followed the resignation of the head of the Vienna Economic Chamber after the ‘Ruck affair’.

As the reform process progressed, the scope expanded to include streamlining organizational structures and reducing personnel. Schultz also outlined plans for a gradual reduction of the chamber levy, targeting an annual financial relief of 100 million euros for member companies by 2030. Additionally, regional discussions in Tyrol have emphasized the need for effective interest representation and addressing competitiveness and skilled labor shortages.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Martha Schultz outlines Economic Chamber reforms and levy reductions

WKÖ President Martha Schultz is implementing reforms to streamline the Economic Chamber, aiming to reduce the chamber levy by 100 million euros annually for Austrian businesses by 2030.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martha-schultz-outlines-economic-chamber-reforms-and-levy-reductions

### 2026-09-12: Austrian Economic Chamber to implement new compliance rules

WKÖ President Martha Schultz is introducing new organization-wide compliance rules following recent scandals, while facing criticism over a proposal to shorten summer holidays.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-economic-chamber-to-implement-new-compliance-rules

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Cite as: Austrian Economic Chamber organizational reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-economic-chamber-organizational-reforms