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Leitl Vehemently Asks the Government for Structural Reforms
The President of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WK), Christoph Leitl, call on the government for location and future investments.
November 25, 2010
WKÖ Promotes Trade With Developing Countries
The Economic Chamber Austria presents its strategies to strengthen Austrian companies in order to take advantage of business opportunities in developing and emerging countries more effectively.
November 23, 2010
Economic Chamber President Leitl Demands Financial Transaction Tax
There is consensus between the Presidents of the Economic Chamber and the Federation of Trade Unions.
November 23, 2010
GPA: Private Employees Receive 2.2% Salary Increase.
Bigger salaries in trade, crafts and consulting: the negotiators consider this to be a "reasonable result".
November 17, 2010
Procurement: Economy Welcomes Extension
Economic Chamber President Christoph Leitl welcomes the planned extension of the threshold values regulation by one year as an important growth impulse
November 16, 2010
WKÖ: China Overtakes the U.S. as the Most Important Overseas Austrian Trade Partner
The volume of foreign trade (exports and imports) with China in the second third of the year was 5.6 billion euro compared to 5.1 billion euro with the U.S.
November 16, 2010
Leitl: Austrians Go into Retirement Too Early
Those who go into early retirement in Austria are rewarded. The government should create more incentives to retire later on in life.
November 10, 2010
Strong Growth of Austria's Export Figures
Growth in exports was 15.3% in the first eight months of 2010, mainly to emerging markets.
November 10, 2010
Post Partners: The Concept Establishes Itself
The concept developed by the Wirtschaftskammer and the Post is more successful than expected. In total it should come to 2,000 branches.
November 9, 2010
Metal Workers: Up to 3% Wage Increase
Workers in the metal industry receive a strong wage increase. The minimum wage rises by 2.5%.
November 8, 2010
Deal of the Social Partners on Immigration and Social Dumping
Introduction of the "Red-White-Red Card" to combat abuse in the labor market
October 17, 2010
Austria Continues Being the Largest Investor in Romania
"Romania is an important market in Eastern Europe for the Austrian economy. Its great importance for us is proved by the fact that Austria is by far the largest investor in Romania"
September 23, 2010