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Austrian Industry Promotes Employment of Older Workers
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) argues that the state budget may reduce pension costs by € 7.4bn if the reforms of Germany were implemented in Austria too.
August 29, 2012
Kapsch: “We Cannot Risk the Welfare State”
At the Alpbach Meeting, the President of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) Georg Kapsch underlines the necessity of competition. The
August 28, 2012
Real Income Development: Austrian Central Bank Opposes to UBS
According to OeNB (Austrian Central Bank), real income rose by 12.2% from 2000 to 2010. UBS recently published a study, which reported that the real income fell by 25%.
August 23, 2012
Kapsch Sees Austria´s Main Problem in Education Sector
In the last years, Austria fell behind in all competitive rankings. For the President of the Federation of Austrian Industries Georg Kapsch, education is the key factor.
August 22, 2012
Is the Euro Bad for Austria?
According to UBS, the Austrian real income was down by 35% since 2000. The introduction of the euro is the main reason, UBS says. UniCredit and the Federation of Austrian Industries oppose to the study.
August 22, 2012
IV Emphasizes: „New Taxes Harm Growth and Jobs“
Georg Kapsch, President of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), calls for growth stimulating measures. The industrial sector is the growth engine for Austria, he argues.
August 17, 2012
Growing Pressure on Viennese Location for Headquarters
The Viennese Chamber of Commerce intensifies the dialogue with international headquarters. In autumn, the first headquarter congress will take place in Vienna.
July 21, 2012
Stable Outlook for Austrian Industrial Sector
Austrian industrial enterprises expect production, order intake and employment tob e stable in the second half of 2012. The uncertainty remains.
July 11, 2012
Large Saudi Delegation in Vienna
A memorandum of understanding in Austrian Federal Economic Chamber between the Austrian Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be signed.
July 9, 2012
“Market Place Austria 2012” on 3rd October in Vienna
"Marketplace Austria" gives buyers from all over the world unique opportunity to meet Austrian suppliers and producers from the food and drinks sector and to find new business partners.
June 25, 2012
New IV´s President Dissatisfied with Political System
The corruption scandals oft he past would damage Austria´s reputation as business location, Georg Kapsch thinks.
June 23, 2012
Austria´s Exports to Asia on the Rise
Last year, Austrian exports totaled € 122bn. Above all, exports to emergin markets Brazil, India and China are growing.
June 21, 2012
New IV´s President: „Down With Taxes!“
Today, Georg Kapsch became the new President of the Federation of Austrian Industries. In order to create growth, taxes and regulations should be cut.
June 21, 2012
„ÖIAG Should Finance Start-Ups“
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) suggests using ÖIAG´s investment income for the purpose of financing start-up enterprises.
June 19, 2012
Uncertain Future for ÖIAG
After CEO Markus Beyrer announced to resign, a new debate about the future of the publicly held Austrian industrial holding emerged.
June 19, 2012
Leitl Underlines Good Relations with Hungary
At the visit of Hungary´s Viktor Orban, the President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) stresses the long-term commitment of Austrian enterprises in Hungary and claims legal security in return.
June 14, 2012
Austria Promotes Political Cooperation in Black Sea Region
Conference in Tbilisi discusses issues of management of institutional administration and rule of law.
June 11, 2012
IV: „Budget Consolidation Supports Economic Growth“
The Federation of Austrian Industries pushes for structural reforms in order to cut public expenses.
June 8, 2012
Austria to Expand Relations with Cyprus
Federal President Fischer and WKO´s President Leitl accomodated the Cypriot-Austrian Business Forum. Economic relations show potential for expansion and further development.
June 4, 2012
„Something Is Wrong in Austria“
According to the Austrian Chamber of Labor, Austrian workers have to bear the highest burden of the crisis. The contribution of great fortunes would be insufficient.
May 30, 2012
CA Immo Leases Major Office to ORF
The Austrian broadcaster ORF will take up residence at a major office building developed by the Vienna-listed real estate company CA Immo.
May 30, 2012
"Europe Needs Economic Growth and Budget Discipline“
Structural reforms are necessary to make Europe sustainably more competitive, Christoph Leitl, President of Austria´s Chamber of Commerce (WKO) says.
May 26, 2012
Austrian Chamber of Economics Claims Growth Package
Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce thinks that Austria and Europe would both need growth and austerity measures.
May 25, 2012
Pressure on Medium Income Earners Rising
The Austrian Chamber of Labor warns that the number of people who do not get by with their income anymore rose to 60%.
April 28, 2012
Labor Time: Resistance Against SPÖ´s Plans
The governing Social-Democrats want to reduce labor time. Industrialists, the Chamber of Commerce and FPÖ decline that idea.
April 17, 2012
Foreign Trade: „We are on the Right Way“
Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce comments the export development: “The data of January show that we are on the right way.”
April 7, 2012
Austrian Industrial Sector Faces Uncertainties
The Austrian industries expect a stagnation of business. Economic growth is low, export growth will be decent. Moreover, the order stock is declining.
April 4, 2012
Austrian Chamber of Commerce Underlines Importance of South Tyrol
The President of Austria´s Chamber of Commerce (WKO), Christoph Leitl, met South Tyrols governor Luis Durnwalder and stresses the good political and economic relationship between South Tyrol and Austria.
March 24, 2012
2,000 New Jobs Created by Foreign Enterprises
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce stressed the importance of foreign direct investment in Vienna. Last year, 126 foreign enterprises came to Vienna.
March 22, 2012
Working Time: 32% Work Longer than Stipulated
A study of the Austrian working atmosphere index shows that a substantial part of Austrian workers works longer than 40 hours per week.
March 10, 2012
Leitl: „Austerity Package Is Not Enough“
For Christoph Leitl, the President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ), the recently resolved austerity package does not contain the essential reforms.
March 9, 2012
Foreign Direct Investment in Austria Increasing
In 2011, a moderate decline in new enterprise settlements was registered. Investments grew by 34%.
March 8, 2012
Austrian Economy Appreciates Serbian Approach to EU
Serbia officially became candidate for the EU-access. Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of the “European perspective” for Serbia.
March 2, 2012
Public Dispute Over Privatizations
The two government parties disagree to the sale of further publicly held companies. ÖVP pushes for privatizations, for SPÖ the idea is inacceptable.
February 29, 2012
ORF Recorded Slight Profits in 2011
The Austrian public broadcaster ORF achieved profits of € 11.4m in 2011. Further cost cuts are planned.
February 25, 2012
Leitl Pushes for Reforms
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce appreciates that actions worsening the Austrian business location conditions were prevented.
February 15, 2012
Austria´s Industry Supports Croatia´s EU Accession
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce sees a huge interest of the domestic economy in Croatia´s EU accession. In 2010, Austria was the largest investor.
December 10, 2011
Austrian Exports to Morocco Booming
In spite of the turbulent developments in the Arab region, the Maghreb state could maintain a strong economic growth. In 2011, Austrian exports to Morocco rise by 16%.
November 26, 2011
Leitl Promotes Exports to BRICS-Countries
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Christoph Leitl, wants the exporting industries to focus more on Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
November 22, 2011
Austrian Firms Expect Slowing Economy
Forecasts for the Austrian economy have been deteriorating since summer 2011. The WKÖ now joins the chorus with a recent survey.
November 17, 2011
Chinese Companies Looking for Investment Opportunities in Austria
China’s President Hu Jintao comes for a state visit and is accompanied by a 160-member business delegation.
October 28, 2011
Growth in U.S. Winter Sports Market as a Chance
Against 2010, the U.S. winter sports market shows a rise in sales of 12%. The Austrian winter sports industry regards this as chance.
October 25, 2011
Metal Industry: New Bargaining Rounds
The Austrian trade union of metal workers and industry representatives could avert a strike. However, a compromise is still not found.
October 17, 2011
Chamber of Labor Claims Substantial Wage Increase
The Austrian Chamber of Labor calls for a massive rise in wages for metal workers. The union refers to increase profits of the metal industry.
October 10, 2011
Trainees in Vienna „Not Satisfied“
A study of the Viennese chamber of labor published, that a large number of trainees is not satisfied with their apprenticeships.
October 8, 2011
State Visit: "Huge Potential for Austrian Companies in India"
The Indian President Shrimati Patil absolved a state visit in Austria and met the Austrian President Heinz Fischer and the head of the Austrian Economic Chamber, Christoph Leitl.
October 8, 2011
Rising Turnover in Austrian Advertising Market
After the turbulences in 2009, the domestic advertising market could continue its positive trend from 2010. Within the first eight months, turnover grew by 7.9%.
September 27, 2011
“Austrian Exports to Turkey to Double“
According to the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Istanbul, Austrian companies could benefit strongly from the persisting economic boom in Turkey.
September 26, 2011
German and Austrian Economy Claim Improvements for Company Loans
Representatives of the German and Austrian Economy fear adverse impacts for company loans from the new Basel III rules.
September 20, 2011
Austrian Textile Industry is Optimistic
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce sees a positive development in the domestic textile industry, especially in the export sector.
September 12, 2011
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