EU Commission Initiates Several Infringement Proceedings Against Austria

OrganizationsOther ♦ Published: May 7, 2025; 21:56 ♦ (Vindobona)

The European Commission has initiated a series of infringement proceedings against Austria. Brussels sees considerable omissions in several areas - from customs and labor law to environmental law. Particularly explosive is a complaint before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) due to a far-reaching dispute of competence in the Danube Commission, which is steeped in tradition. Austria is therefore facing a wide range of accusations under European law.

The EU Commission has brought Austria, Germany, and Hungary to the European Court of Justice due to their 2021 vote in favor of a Danube Commission decision. / Picture: © Marina bauer, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The European Commission has initiated several infringement proceedings against Austria. The allegations include shortcomings in customs systems, working time regulations, environmental impact assessments, and a conflict of jurisdiction in the Danube Commission.

Outdated customs systems - Austria under pressure to act

A key infringement procedure concerns…