Comprehensive infrastructure investments secure mobility, economy and quality of life in the west of Austria.
In order for the domestic transport services to be best aligned with the needs of the population and planned in the interests of citizens, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) has commissioned the study "Österreich unterwegs (Austria on the go)” together with ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG and ASFINAG.
Mobility Minister Peter Hanke, Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Regional Transport Councillor Udo Landbauer jointly ensure the financing for seven more battery-powered trains on Lower Austria's regional railways.
Interregional bus service strengthens tourism region and simplifies commuting. Austria's first interregional bus service between Jenbach in Tyrol and Tegernsee in Bavaria will establish a direct cross-border public transport connection between two major railway hubs in the regions.
In the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI), equality is not just a commitment but a lived reality: All four sectors are led by women and 42 percent of management positions are occupied by women.
With support from the EU funding programs Horizon Europe, INTERREG Slovakia-Austria, and the European Open Rivers Program, viadonau is revitalizing Paradise Island on the Danube east of Vienna.
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are taking an important step against mobility poverty. From 15 April 2026, over 100,000 seniors who have reached the age of 65 and are entitled to a compensatory or supplementary allowance will have access to two free vouchers for the ÖBB offer.
The figures from the Austrian Patent Office for 2025 show a positive trend. There has been a particularly sharp increase in the trademark sector. However, the number of inventions is also higher than in 2024.
In autumn 2025, reports emerged concerning an allegedly intentionally induced disruption of the satellite-based navigation system during a flight involving EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, capturing the public's attention. This incident highlighted two imminent threats to modern aviation: spoofing and jamming.
Austria is breaking new ground in space. BEACONSAT is the largest satellite ever developed in Austria and also the country's first military satellite. The project is being led by the Lower Austrian start-up GATE Space, based in Schwechat. The launch is planned for February 2027 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Collection of amendments to the StVO legally on track. IVS Act for better traffic control submitted for resolution. Federal Minister Hanke: “Milestone for traffic in Austria”.
Last year, the AI Factory Austria AI:AT launched with a clear goal: to provide structured access for Austrian companies to European high-performance computing, to strengthen digital sovereignty, and to bring artificial intelligence from strategy to application.
Transport Minister Peter Hanke and his counterpart Jozef Ráž sign a memorandum of understanding for improved connections between Vienna and Bratislava and the expansion of international rail corridors.
Despite positive developments, women continue to be underrepresented in many areas of science and applied research, particularly in technical disciplines and in leadership positions.
The Transport Ministers of Germany and Austria, Patrick Schnieder and Peter Hanke, discussed current transport policy issues and upcoming infrastructure projects in Vienna today. Alongside the political representatives, the heads of the German and Austrian railway and road operators participated – a novelty in recent history.
For weeks, there has been speculation about a possible sale of key business areas of the company ams Osram, headquartered in Premstätten, Styria, to Infineon Germany; this was confirmed this evening. In a phone call, Innovation and Location Minister Peter Hanke was informed of the decision by ams Osram CEO Aldo Kamper.
With the presentation of the new online platform emove-austria.gv.at, the Mobility Ministry (BMIMI) is setting another milestone for the mobility transition in Austria. The website, developed as part of the eMOVE Austria initiative, offers for the first time a central, transparent, and continuously updated overview of figures, data, facts, and subsidies related to e-mobility.
Logistics encompasses all upstream and downstream processes along the value chain, thus forming the backbone of a functioning economy. The business location Austria in the heart of Europe is to be specifically strengthened with a new logistics site strategy (LSS).
CHAMP-ION will begin its implementation phase in 2026 under the leadership of Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) as Europe's first pilot initiative for the industrial production of ion trap chips.
The decision to focus on selected key technologies and areas of strength also sends a clear signal to researchers and companies, providing planning and investment security. By focusing on key technologies and areas of strength, support is being provided in a targeted manner to those areas in which Austria is already a world leader or has the potential to become one.
In September 2025, ÖBB celebrated a new record: 760 new apprentices, 25 percent of whom were female, began their apprenticeships with the federal railways. That was 100 more than originally planned and than had been usual in previous years. Roman Hebenstreit, Chairman of the Group Works Council, presented the figures.
The United Nations (UN) officially launched the Decade for Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) in New York. The aim of the UN initiative within the framework of the 2030 Agenda is to promote sustainable, affordable and climate-friendly mobility worldwide.
Federal Minister Peter Hanke responds to the current balance of road fatalities in 2025. With a comprehensive collection amendment, technological innovations and a clear "Vision Zero" for children, the BMIMI is focusing on targeted measures to make the mobility of the future safe and reliable.
The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for Austrian aviation. Having surpassed the 32-million passenger mark, Vienna Airport records the most successful year in its history. Concurrently, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) has greatly expanded international air transport relations, strengthening Austria's role as a competitive hub in the heart of Europe.
The AI Factory Austria AI:AT is aiding 'Another Earth', another innovative Austrian deep-tech start-up, in accessing European high-performance computing systems (HPC). The company is developing AI-powered synthetic Earth observation models and is now training them on EuroHPC systems. This demonstrates once again that the AI Factory Austria enables companies to already access Europe's most potent computing infrastructures in a structured, efficient, and supported manner.
In the global race for quantum technologies, Austria holds a strong position. This is confirmed by a recent study from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The analysis of more than 31,700 patent families worldwide showcases the domestic innovation potential in this field of the future, marking Austria as one of 18 OECD countries with a comprehensive national quantum strategy.
The announced course change by the EU Commission regarding the planned abolition of combustion engines from 2035 brings Austria's Minister of Mobility Peter Hanke to the fore. The future of engines clearly lies with e-mobility. According to Hanke, the target year 2035 is correct, and any necessary adjustments must be based on clear goals and guidelines in line with the EU's climate policy commitments. It's important not to further unsettle people and the automobile industry. Concrete conditions are needed on the way to the mobility transition.
It was only in October 2025 that the Ministry of Mobility announced the extension of grants for single-track e-vehicles. Initially, 1.5 million euros were made available via the Climate and Energy Fund. Just a few weeks later, the fund is exhausted: 690 two-wheelers have been applied for, with an additional 620 registrations pending. To enable as many private individuals as possible to switch to emissions-free mobility, funds will now be increased by half a million euros. E-mopeds of classes L1 and L3 are supported.
The head of the Air Group in the Austrian Civil Aviation Authority at the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI), Karin Puleo-Leodolter, has been elected President of the Provisional Council of the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL). A historic step: For the first time since Austria joined EUROCONTROL in 1993, Austria takes the leadership of this central governing body – and for the first time in its history, the Provisional Council is led by a woman.
It starts in Linz – also for Europe's chip future. With the new Design Enablement Team (DET) CHIPSIDEA, Silicon Austria Labs is opening up access to state-of-the-art semiconductor development for SMEs, start-ups and research institutions. In the entire EU there are only nine of these DETs – and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) assumes a key role in the framework of the EU Chips Act by leading one of these DETs.
In mid-October, the federal government announced a StVO collective amendment proposal. On Friday, the review period ended. A total of 94 statements were received. The coalition will use this time to carefully review all suggestions. The aim remains to amend the road traffic regulations in Austria to promote traffic safety and quality of life.
The A 10 Tauern motorway is one of the busiest travel routes in Austria. It is well known that existing capacity is insufficient during the travel weekends from May to September. This results in traffic jams with hours of delays and inconvenience for local residents due to the supposedly time-saving diversion of many drivers onto regional and municipal roads – usually on the recommendation of their satnavs.
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Innsbruck will become a meeting point for representatives from 47 Austrian pioneering cities. At the annual conference of the 'Climate Neutral City' mission, one question takes centre stage: How can we jointly shape our cities to be climate-neutral?
On Monday, 17 November, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke together with the chairman of the WKO sporting goods trade Michael Nendwich and woom CEO Bernd Hake honoured the national winners of "Österreich radelt" 2025 in the banquet hall of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure. "Cycling – even with e-bikes – reduces the risk of heart attacks by up to 40 percent," outlined Federal Minister Hanke the immense health potential* of campaigns like "Österreich radelt".
Serial renovation is considered a forward-looking renovation method due to its significantly accelerated implementation time and sustainable energy cost savings, and is therefore attracting a great deal of attention from experts and the housing industry.
Economic researchers see locational advantages thanks to future-proof infrastructure. Gap-closing projects S1 and A5 to be included in ASFINAG construction program, S10 and S36 to be continued.
On 17 November 2025, Linz is all about chips: At the “EU Chips Access & Innovation Workshop,” all relevant players from the fields of chips, quantum, and photonics will gather at the LIT Open Innovation Center. The main aim is to strengthen cooperation along the entire value chain.
Following the recent approval of Chinese CRRC trains for Austria, Minister for Mobility Peter Hanke warns of the loss of domestic value creation and dependency on third countries. The Chinese double-decker trains, which are to be used on the Westbahn route Vienna – Salzburg, pose a serious threat to the domestic railway industry.
Bridges and tunnels, dams and tracks – they form the backbone of mobility in Austria. Much of this infrastructure was built during the construction boom of the 1960s and 1970s and is now approaching the end of its calculated lifespan or is on the brink of a comprehensive maintenance cycle.
As part of "eMove Austria", the Ministry of Mobility (BMIMI) has recently launched the funding call for the expansion of E-charging infrastructure in both private and commercial sectors, as well as for the transition to single-track electric vehicles. Nearly 30 million euros are available for this purpose this year.
During a press conference, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke today presented the review draft of the planned omnibus amendment to the Highway Code (StVO), along with the transport spokespeople Joachim Schnabel (ÖVP), Wolfgang Moitzi (SPÖ), and Dominik Oberhofer (NEOS), as well as changes to the Motor Vehicles Act (KFG) and Driving Licence Act (FSG).
The federal government has decided in today's Council of Ministers on the already announced truck toll package and the switch to the digital vignette from 2027 onwards.
Minister Peter Hanke and Patent Office President Stefan Harasek presented awards for the best patent, the most creative brand, and the promotion of women in innovation.
Federal Minister Peter Hanke and the province of Styria agree on next steps to expand the capacity of the A9 Pyhrn motorway.
Filling the gap in the regional ring relieves the population — Smart traffic control shifts HGV transit traffic from the Südosttangente out of the city — Impulse for the Vienna-Lower Austria region to secure prosperity
Eleven klimaaktiv mobil partnerships honoured at the 1st Austrian Pedestrian Summit in Graz – Pedestrian traffic as a key for healthy, safe and liveable communities
EU Transport and Tourism Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Mobility Minister Peter Hanke made a strong statement for climate-friendly mobility. As part of the European Mobility Week (EMW), they made it clear that sustainable mobility is a central task for the entire European Union and Austria - affordable, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
Today's ÖBB announcement to raise ticket prices by more than four percent has been firmly rejected by Minister of Mobility Peter Hanke. The aim of the federal government is to curb inflation.
Children from Southern Burgenland secured the summer victory in the Austria-wide Climate Miles campaign by making their way to school in a climate-friendly manner.
The funding is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have completed a successful FFG project in the last twelve months and now want to bring the finished prototype to the market.