Austria's Economy Demands Help with Energy Crisis

PeopleEntrepreneurs ♦ Published: September 27, 2022; 10:11 ♦ (Vindobona)

Many companies in Austria are currently struggling with the high energy prices. Now the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and the Federation of Austrian Industries are calling for political intervention to prevent company closures.

Harald Mahrer, President of the WKO, calls for rapid and unbureaucratic help for Austrian companies. / Picture: © WKO Austrian Chamber of Commerce / Marek Knopp | 6016 x 4016 px | 3,8 MB

The high energy prices have been burdening Austrian households for several months. Many people are living at the subsistence level due to the increased costs. Politicians are trying to find a remedy.

But not only private households suffer from the oppressively high costs. Many companies in Austria are feeling the increase in energy prices and are now demanding more support from…