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WKO and IV: Need for "Climate Protection with Common Sense"
The heads of the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce (WKO) and the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) demand appropriate framework conditions for climate-friendly behavior instead of the race for ever higher climate targets. Both Secretary Generals want "climate protection with common sense".
December 10, 2020
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Powerful Federation of Austrian Industrialists Has a New President
The Federation of Austrian Industry, the lobby of 4,200 voluntary members and owners of Austrian industrial and industry-related companies, has elected a new president in Georg Knill.
June 19, 2020
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Corona Package of EUR 500 Mio to Relief the Catering Industry
The Austrian coalition government today introduced a bill in the National Council that specifies the tax relief for the catering and restaurant industry. The tax on sparkling wine will fall and the value added tax on non-alcoholic beverages will be reduced.
May 13, 2020
Federation of Industries Warns Against Wrong Location Policy Decisions
In the context of the current election discussions, the Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung) appeals to the political rationality of all parties with regard to location not to take short-sighted and ill-considered decisions.
September 20, 2019
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Austrian Industrial Sector only Sees Weak Recovery
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) warns about a fragile economic recovery.
January 30, 2014
Federation of Austrian Industries Urges for Reforms
IV (Federation of Austrian Industries) has high hopes. The next Austrian government has to implement a number of reforms, IV´s President Georg Kapsch says.
October 12, 2013
Federation of Austrian Industry Defends Group Taxation
The Federation of Austrian Industry (IV) argues that the Austrian business location would be endangered without the group taxation.
July 20, 2013
OeNB: Austrian Banks Remain Cautious
According to Austrian National Bank, the Austrian banking industry tends to keep the strict lending policy in the corporate banking sector.
January 30, 2013
“Austria Becomes More Vulnerable to Recessions“
Christoph Neumayer, secretary general of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), argues that the low investments may cause a recession.
January 29, 2013
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Austrian Industry: „Cutting Non-Wage Labor Costs!“
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) suggests boosting employment by reducing non-wage labor costs.
January 5, 2013
“Austria´s Capital Market Needs Reforms”
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) calls for increasing the attractiveness of the Austrian capital market.
October 9, 2012
„Banking Union Must Not Become Burden for Real Economy“
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) underlines that the banking union must be competition-neutral. Above all, the real economy must not face liquidity constraints, IV says.
September 13, 2012
“We Must Go On with a Political Union”
On the occasion of the European Forum Alpbach 2012, Anna Diamantopoulou, Former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs calls for a completion of the European project.
August 30, 2012
Rising Unemployment – Industry Claims More Flexibility
Among the EU member states, Austria has still the lowest unemployment quota. Compared to May 2011, the number of unemployed persons rose by 5.1%.
June 1, 2012
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Austrian Industry: „Growth Instead of Redistribution“
After the Austrian Chamber of Labor claimed he Federation of Austrian Industry underlines that Austria has the highest redistribution quota among OECD members.
May 30, 2012
Austrian Industrial Sector Pushes for Austerity
The Federation of Austrian Industries sees still a huge potential to reduce public expenses and underlines the importance of the industrial sector.
May 22, 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
Austrian Industry: „Austerity Package Brings Excessive Rise in Labor Costs“
For the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), the austerity package causes an enormous rise in labor costs for entrepreneurs.
February 25, 2012
Retirement Plan: „Austria is Negative Example“
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) argues that Austria would be a negative example for the sustainability of the retirement plan. Early retirements should be limited, IV claims.
February 17, 2012
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Austrian Economy: Slowdown, But No Recession
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) says that Austria will not face a recession in 2012. Nevertheless, the economic slowdown is significant.
January 26, 2012
Industry Wants to Suspend Banking Tax
The new capital requirements for banks are criticized by the Federation of Austrian Industries and the research institute WIFO.
December 29, 2011
Austrian Industry Supports Audit Court
For the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), the administration has to be reformed immediately. Future investments are needed instead of administrative expenses.
December 5, 2011
Manufacturing Industry on Pensions: Structural Reform has to be Adressed Urgently
Manufacturing industry representatives were surprised at ÖGB statements. Instead of early retirements, more funds should be freed for future investments.
March 26, 2011
Industrial Association: Internal Solution for Succession
After the departure of Markus Beyrer, Christoph Neumayer as Secretary General and Peter Koren will lead the Austrian Industrial Association (IV).
February 3, 2011
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