EU Parliament approves tough migration reform; Austria among first to plan ‘return hubs’
Austria unveils sweeping digital-government package promised to slash permit processing times
Only 300 Irregular Migrants Caught on Austria–Hungary Border So Far in 2026
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‘Remigration’ Debate Heats Up as Interior Minister Labels Term a Far-Right Slogan
Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has condemned the word “Remigration” as a far-right slogan, reigniting Austria’s political tussle over migration narratives. Although no new law is imminent, the row may influence the tone of future return-policy debates and poses reputational considerations for employers reliant on foreign talent.
EU Working Party Meets to Tackle Schengen IT Vulnerabilities, Austria Backs Stronger Data Exchange
EU Justice and Home-Affairs experts met on 16 June to address security gaps in Schengen IT systems. Austria backed proposals for tougher service-level standards and encrypted data exchange, arguing that reliable Entry/Exit and ETIAS platforms are vital for replacing physical border checks and keeping traveller wait-times under control.