05.05.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

09.06.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: • Deportation to Asia. Austria is discussing with EU partners the establishment of closed centres for irregular migrants in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. • A victory in New York. Austrian diplomacy won a secret ballot and joined the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years. • The fight over passports. The number of new citizens in Vienna has risen by 56%, prompting the FPÖ to demand tighter naturalisation rules. • Millionaires on paper. The country has recorded a record number of wealthy individuals, though experts attribute this largely to rising property prices. • New rules from 1 June. Minimum wages in retail have increased, assisted dying regulations have been simplified, and a smoking ban in gaming halls has come into effect. Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

02.06.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: • The government is cutting university funding, prompting thousands to take to the streets. How will this affect students and patients at university hospitals? • A major healthcare reform. How is it proposed to restructure hospitals so you can see a specialist faster? • New polling data — how do Austrians feel about migrants, and do they want stricter rules for them? • Why do you pay more for the same products in Austria than in neighbouring Germany — and is there any chance of changing that? • How does the government plan to protect family budgets from electricity price spikes, and what risks does this pose for industry? Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

26.05.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: - The dramatic finale of the country's biggest espionage scandal. A former counterintelligence agent has been convicted of passing secret data to Russia! - Another scandal in parliament. Politicians clashed over a single word. What's this about? - VAT is falling. The tax is being reduced on milk, bread, eggs and vegetables — how much will your supermarket bills actually decrease? - Refugee reforms. Burgenland has introduced mandatory community work, and Lower Austria is tightening requirements for foreigners. What do you need to know? - We'll also tell you about a curious incident in Tyrol, Austria's major cultural victory and much more. And we'll start, as always, with the main events of the past week.  Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

19.05.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: - Austrian cities and villages are rapidly running out of money. Which city has been declared the country's biggest "debtor"? - The European Union has officially banned employers from asking candidates about their previous salary during job interviews. We'll explain how this decision protects migrants' rights. - Austria plans to introduce a new tax on online parcels, which has already sparked fierce criticism. What will you have to pay for and how much? - The Employment Service (AMS) and the Tax Office have completed major audits, so we'll tell you what could result in fines. - Plus, this episode is packed with useful information for life in the country, news from the capital and the regions. Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com

12.05.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

On today's episode: -       Erbschaftssteuer: We examine politicians' disputes over inheritance tax and explore whether the rules will become as strict as those in Germany. -       Familienbeihilfe Freeze: Why the Finance Ministry canceled automatic increases to Familienbeihilfe and how much family incomes will actually decrease next year. -       Digitaler Eltern-Kind-Pass: How the new digital parent-child passport system works and when it will become operational. -       Career After 50: How to obtain Austrian certification through free AMS programs and secure stable employment in technical fields. -       Wohnbau-Paket Benefits: We explain the Wohnbau-Paket conditions that allow you to save up to €10,000. -       Eurovision and Culture in Vienna: Where to watch the show for free, how transport routes will change, and which museums have introduced strict entry requirements for tourists.   Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com