Inflation Rises, New Police Model Launches Amidst Political Accusations
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Austria is seeing a significant rise in inflation, reaching 3.2 percent in August, impacting household budgets, particularly for the new school year. This economic development comes as the government implements a new police service model, beginning a test phase in five districts of Vienna to address vacant positions.
Politically, an FPÖ politician, Leo Lugner, is under scrutiny, accused of NS-re-enactment, with a house search reportedly conducted. Meanwhile, Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), has introduced a proposal for a 'Future Depot' savings plan during a recent ORF summer interview, aiming to encourage new forms of saving.
In other news, Emma Delaney has taken over as the new Chairwoman and CEO of OMV, marking a historic appointment as the company's first female chief executive. The country also recorded its hottest summer since meteorological measurements began, while a 19-year-old inmate was found dead in Klagenfurt prison under suspicious circumstances.