Day: May 2, 2025

Pension system in Austria – First changes under review

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The pension system will undergo some changes starting next year. On Friday, the first changes will be reviewed—namely, the corridor pension and the allocation of the first pension adjustment. A partial retirement and a sustainability mechanism are also being worked on. The ÖVP and NEOS party leaders presented the roadmap without the Social Democrats. However, all three parties emphasized that this does not indicate a rift in the government. NEOS party leader Yannick Shetty spoke to journalists about the “biggest pension reform in 20 years.” This was necessary to keep…

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All information about the Austrian passport

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A travel document is required every time you cross a border, even when traveling within the European Union and the Schengen area. This also applies to short trips abroad, for example, to Austria’s neighboring countries. Travel document required for every trip abroadEven in a borderless Europe, you must be able to prove your identity at all times. A travel document is required every time you cross a border, even when traveling within the EU and the Schengen area. This also applies to short trips abroad. Crossing the border without a…

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Conclave: Cardinals who have a good chance

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On Wednesday, the cardinals will enter the conclave in the Sistine Chapel. On that day, a mass is celebrated first, then the procession into the Sistine begins. The first ballot takes place in the afternoon. As things stand, 133 cardinals will elect the new pope; two prelates have canceled due to illness. The so-called pre-conclave, the informal consultations of the cardinals in the synod hall, is currently underway. Pietro Parolin is highly regardedThe former Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin (70), is considered an up-and-coming candidate to succeed Pope Francis.…

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