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Wirtschaftsbund: Leitl Re-Elected
Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, has been re-elected as chairman of Wirtschaftsbund. 92.7% of the delegates voted for Leitl.
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
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
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
Rise in Rents Expected
The abandoned speculation term on Austrian real estate could lead to a sudden increase in rents.
February 11, 2012
Support for AUA´s Management
Christoph Leitl, President of Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ), shows support for the management of Austrian Airlines.
January 31, 2012
Temporary Work on the Rise
2.3% of the Austrian workforce are temporary workers. With 75,000 persons, this is a new record.
January 30, 2012
Austrian Economy Pushes for Austerity
In order to prevent new taxes, the Austrian Chamber of Commmerce and the Federation of Industries call for austerity measures.
January 5, 2012
Dispute Over Part Time Work
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce and the trade union disagree over the advantages and disadvantages of part-time work for employees.
January 3, 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
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
“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
Austrian Tourism Industry Satisfied
In spite of a rainy July, the domestic hotel industry is quite satisfied with the summer season 2011. This is mainly due to the summerly August.
September 6, 2011
Leitl: „Austrian Economy Suffers from Lack in Skilled Labor“
According to Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, 70% of all enterprises have difficulties in finding highly-skilled workers.
September 6, 2011
Industry Raises Alarm over Lack of Technicians and Apprentices
voestalpine CEO Eder and WKÖ president Leitl call for measures against the shortage of skilled personnel. They want to increase the attractiveness of technical jobs and raise the retirement age.
August 23, 2011
Unions Call for Massive Wage Increase
Austrian unionists demand a substantial premium above the inflation rate. They argue that employees should benefit from the strong economic development.
August 19, 2011
Crisis Reaches Retail Sector
Austria’s retail industry starts to feel the effects of a high inflation rate and the euro crisis. In May, revenues declined by 2.3%.
July 21, 2011
Austrian Banks React to ECB’s Interest Rate Decision
The Austria banks quickly passed on the interest rate hike to their customers. Christoph Leitl regards the decision as an impediment for budgetary consolidation.
July 8, 2011
Austrian SME Increase Investments
Sentiment in the SME sector is improving: 60% are planning to grow in the medium to long term. Enterprises increasingly rely on internal financing.
July 6, 2011
Foreign Trade: € 35m for Promotion of Exports
82% of Austrian exports go to other European countries. The state and the Economic Chamber start a new initiative to increase trade with BRIC countries.
July 4, 2011
New Employment Record in June
The number of unemployed fell by 2.3% to 268,866 in June. The positive development has lasted for 16 months already.
July 1, 2011
WIFI International Expanding into Albania
The education provider continues its internationalization strategy and is now active in nine CEE/SEE countries.
June 24, 2011
WKÖ: Economic Talks with the Macedonian President
80 Austrian enterprises are already active in Macedonia. Exports to the country increased by 17% in the first quarter of the year.
June 21, 2011
Retail Sector: New Discussion about Sunday Opening
The current dispute is about the right to open shops on certain lucrative Sundays. The operator of a shopping center has brought in an action at the Constitutional Court.
June 20, 2011
Majority of Enterprises Satisfied with Business Development
According to the Economic Chamber’s business barometer, the climate for investments has improved further. Enterprises worry about labor force availability.
June 15, 2011
Exports on Track for New Record
New highs of Austrian exports are expected in 2011 and 2012. The growth rate was 24.2% in the first two months of the year.
May 26, 2011
Austrian Companies Are Looking for Opportunities in Russia
A delegation of 140 people pursues contacts with potential partners during the state visit of President Fischer. The country’s economy is predicted to grow by 4% in 2011.
May 19, 2011
Leitl: "Reforms, Despite the Positive economic Outlook Should Not Be Forgotten"
Spring forecast by the EU Commission: Clearly improved growth prospects for Austria and the European Union
May 14, 2011
Austria's Manufacturing Industry Warns of a Shortage of Apprentices in the Technological Field
There is a shortage of applicants for the manufacturing industry-related and production-oriented technology areas; the demographic trends will intensify the problem.
May 13, 2011
Romania Offers Export Opportunities for Austria's Environment Industry
18 top Austrian companies active in the areas of environmental technology and renewable energies are present in Bucharest.
May 12, 2011
WIFI International: Partnership with TOBB University of Ankara
The Austrian (WKÖ) and the Turkish (TOBB) Economic Chambers have signed a Letter of Intent for an educational partnership with WIFI.
May 11, 2011
Resistance to Privatization Plans
The SPÖ criticized the plans of its coalition partner ÖVP to reduce public participation in order to abate debt.
May 10, 2011
Austria's Export Are Heading for Another Record Year
Exports grew by 24% to € 18bn in the first two months of 2011, continuing to be a crucial pillar of the Austrian economy.
May 7, 2011
Optimism in Chemical Industry for 2011
2010 represented a comeback for the chemical industry. A production value increase of 16% to € 14.2bn was reached, and exports grew by 16.7%.
May 7, 2011
Leitl and Sorger Demand Privatizations
Economic Chamber’s President Christoph Leitl and Industrialists' Association President Veit Sorger spoke in support of privatization at a press conference.
May 5, 2011
WKÖ Considers Nevada as Optimal Trading Partner
Nevada is diversifying towards renewable energies: huge opportunities for Austrian companies are expected.
April 29, 2011
Optimism in Austria's Textile Industry
Austria's textile, garment, footwear and leather industry (TBSL) recorded more employees and annual sales above € 4bn in 2010. However, massive increases in raw material prices are cause for worry.
April 28, 2011
WKÖ on Mongolia: "A Country with Development Potential"
The Austrian Economic Chamber sees a huge trade and investment potential for the domestic economy in the sparsely populated country.
April 21, 2011
Austria's trade as a Job Creation Engine
77,000 jobs were created by trades and crafts in the last eight years. The manufacturing industry lost 17,000.
April 14, 2011
Hundstorfer and Leitl Promote Increase in Retirement Age
The Austrian Minister of Social Affairs as well as the Head of WKÖ (Austrian Economic Chamber, Christoph Leitl, want to reduce public payments for pensions.
April 11, 2011
Leitl: Export Year 2011 Started in a Fulminant Way
Exports increased in January by 26%; the target for the full year is to achieve the pre-crisis year’s record export volume of € 117bn.
April 9, 2011
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