# Education staffing and capacity in Germany and Austria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/education-staffing-and-capacity-in-germany-and-austria > Updated: 2026-09-04T06:47:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The 2026/27 academic year has commenced in parts of Germany and Austria, characterized by efforts to increase staffing and infrastructure to meet regional demands. In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the state has reached its highest level of school personnel since the 1970s, with an increase of approximately 10,410 full-time pedagogical positions since 2022. The 2027 state budget proposes record investments of 44.4 billion euros for education. Similarly, in Burgenland, Austria, an increase in secondary school enrollment has led to the creation of 16 additional classes, though officials noted ongoing demand for teachers in special education and mathematics. In Vienna, Austria, the city is expanding capacity by adding 60 new classrooms and 20 kindergarten groups to accommodate population growth. New educational measures include the ‘Chancenbonus’ program, which provides additional staff to 227 schools to support disadvantaged students, and a mandatory follow-up system for students facing long-term suspensions. To combat extreme heat, the city is also implementing improved ventilation and mobile air conditioning in classrooms. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Vienna expands school capacity and introduces new educational measures Vienna begins a new school year with 19,000 new students, introducing expanded classroom capacity, heat mitigation measures, and enhanced support for disadvantaged students and those facing suspension. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vienna-expands-school-capacity-and-introduces-new-educational-measures ### 2026-09-03: School year begins with increased staffing in North Rhine-Westphalia and Burgenland The 2026/27 school year begins with record staffing levels in North Rhine-Westphalia and growing student numbers in Burgenland, Austria. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/school-year-begins-with-increased-staffing-in-north-rhine-westphalia-and-burgenland --- Cite as: Education staffing and capacity in Germany and Austria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/education-staffing-and-capacity-in-germany-and-austria