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Austria: Economic Outlook Remains Cautious
Although Austria´s economy suffers from a number of major defects, the performance is still better than in the Eurozone.
February 25, 2013
Voestalpine Leaves Europe Step by Step
The Austrian steel company wants to reduce the dependence on Europe. Growth will take place elsewhere, CEO Wolfgang Eder says.
December 20, 2012
Austrian Environmental Minister Against Fracking
Nikolaus Berlakovich thinks that shale gas is no alternative. Fracking would be „extremely environmentally harmful“.
July 3, 2012
Austria Stresses Support for Rio+20
State Secretary Waldner: “Rio+20 brings a real opportunity for our environment and sustainable development”
June 18, 2012
Trade Unions Wants „Just Taxation“
The Austrian Trade Unions warn of a strict austerity policy and pushes for growth stimulating measures.
June 2, 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
Competitiveness: Austria Among Top Five
Concerning its competitiveness, Austria ranks fifth among the 27 EU members.
April 6, 2012
Kyoto Protocol: Austria Spends € 160m
Austria will invest € 160m ($213.4 million) in climate protection projects in Europe to cover the gap it faces to meet commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, Environment Minister Niki Berlakovich said.
April 4, 2012
Voestalpine to Invest € 500m at Main Site
The Austrian steel company builds a new strand casting house. Voestalpine warns of excessive greenhouse gas regulations.
March 22, 2012
Resistance Against „Fracking“ Grows
The oil and gas group OMV plans to exploit shale gas in Northern Austria. Environmental activists claim a prohibition.
February 28, 2012