Vienna Expands German Learning Support for EU Expats

CompaniesOther ♦ Published: May 8, 2023; 22:21 ♦ (Vindobona)

Are you a newly arrived EU citizen in Vienna and struggling to learn German? The good news is that the city of Vienna is expanding its language learning support program, the Wiener Sprachgutschein, to include EU citizens. This means that you will now have access to the same level of funding as non-EU citizens for German language courses.

The City of Vienna is Expanding its Offers for the German Language to EU-Citizens. / Picture: © Rexdanato

Vienna has seen a significant increase in immigration from EU countries in recent years, with over half of all newcomers arriving from within the EU. Many of these individuals are highly skilled professionals, with more than 60% holding a higher education degree.

Vice Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr acknowledges the valuable skills that these individuals bring to the Viennese job…