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Whilst Europe increasingly views education, research and innovation as strategic investments in the future, Austria is debating cuts to university funding. At a time of global technological upheaval, other countries are investing heavily in knowledge, research and training. Austria, on the other hand, risks making cuts precisely in the areas where the foundations for future prosperity are laid.

Volt regrets the discontinuation of the Paris-Vienna and Paris-Berlin connections and calls on European governments to give a real boost to the development of European night train connections.

The political developments of recent weeks have had a decisive impact on Austria's future path. The failed coalition negotiations between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS and the subsequent initiation of coalition talks between the ÖVP and the FPÖ mark a turning point that will have far-reaching consequences for the country.

October 2024 - Last Sunday marked a turning point in Austria: the far-right party FPÖ received the most votes. The rise of the far-right is due to emotional manipulation, fear and the offering of simple bogus solutions to complex problems. In view of the direct threat to our democracy, we are calling on all democratic parties in an open letter to work together and form a stable government without the FPÖ.

October 2024 - The national elections in Austria have undoubtedly delivered a clear message: The far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has emerged as the strongest force. However, although it has won a considerable number of votes, the question remains as to whether the other political forces in the country should pave the way for the FPÖ to take on government responsibility. The answer to this must be a decisive “no”.