Over 400 leading international researchers make a strong statement with "Digital Humanism" for AI serving humanity.
Today's Transport Committee brought numerous amendments that will bring significant improvements to the mobility sector. These include changes to the Federal Roads Act and the Motor Vehicle and Aviation Act - all mentioned amendments can now be passed in time at the upcoming National Council plenary session before the summer break.
European research infrastructures enhance the innovation location and support the implementation of the Austrian industry strategy.
The Climate and Energy Fund is launching a new call for proposals entitled ‘Sustainable Ground Power Supply at Airports’ and is making up to 3 million euros available for this purpose, funded by the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI).
To mark the successful completion of comprehensive refurbishment work, Minister for Innovation Peter Hanke visited the Gründerzeit building at Fernkorngasse 41 in Vienna-Favoriten. Together with the project leaders, he was informed about the innovative technologies and sustainable building practices that have transformed this historic building into a beacon of climate-friendly refurbishment.
As part of today's cabinet meeting, the federal government approved the ÖBB framework plan for the period 2027 to 2032. The total volume over six years amounts to around EUR 19.5 billion. Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker and Minister of Mobility Peter Hanke expressly welcome the agreement.
Half-year review: Key Technology Acceleration Act under review, high-performance AI computers being procured, amendment to patent law in the final stages, 18 million Euros funding call for pilot plants and innovation infrastructures launched.
Federal Minister Peter Hanke today presented together with representatives from business, science, social partnership, and public administration the new Austrian logistics hub strategy. It creates a common strategic framework for the further development of Austria as a modern, sustainable, and resilient logistics hub. With the official presentation on 12 June 2026, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) takes stock of a compact, five-month working process and simultaneously initiates the next phase: concrete implementation.
The number of traffic accidents with injuries and road fatalities in Austria has increased significantly in 2025. Particularly concerning is the rise in serious traffic accidents due to excessive speed. The government is therefore putting forward an amendment to the Road Traffic Act (StVO) and an adjustment to the Anonymous Sanction Regulation for consultation. The aim is to have a nationwide uniform and contemporary design of traffic penalty frameworks focusing particularly on road safety and prevention from 2027 onwards.
At yesterday's meeting of the Council for Transport, Telecommunications and Energy (TTE), more than ten EU member states, including Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic, signed a joint declaration of intent on the further development of autonomous driving in Europe. The aim of the initiative is to establish cross-border pilot areas for automated vehicles and to create the conditions for their harmonised deployment across Europe.
During today's meeting of the EU Transport Ministers Council, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke proposed to the European Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy for the European rail industry. The background is the increasingly distorted global competition conditions, the growing importance of digital technologies in the rail sector, and the strategic significance of the rail industry for Europe's economy, mobility, and supply security.
The "Austria on Foot" initiative is impressively continuing its success story. On the occasion of the national Day of Walking, a nationwide step challenge was implemented for the first time this year. The original expectations were far exceeded: Instead of the targeted 100 million steps, nearly 700 million steps were collected, equivalent to about 14 circumnavigations of the Earth.
In a press conference, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke outlined the importance of information measures and raising awareness about e-mobility. In addition to a targeted funding policy and the necessary legal adjustments, the next step is to drive forward the switch to e-mobility and thereby actively shape the mobility revolution through a nationwide campaign.
Following the demonstration on the Brenner motorway (A13) on Saturday, which proceeded peacefully and orderly, the Minister for Mobility Peter Hanke thanks all participating emergency organisations, authorities and the ASFINAG teams for their professional work.
During a constructive infrastructure exchange in Vienna, Federal Minister Peter Hanke, Governor Mario Kunasek, Transport Regional Councillor Claudia Holzer, and Regional Councillor Simone Schmiedtbauer, who represented Deputy Governor Manuela Khom, discussed central transport and infrastructure projects of Styria.
27th April is all about the healthiest and most sustainable form of mobility: walking. Just in time for the big day of action, the new Austria-wide steps challenge kicks off with the aim of circumnavigating the country 25 times in total. Joint public transport hikes, for example with the initiative "Train to the Mountain", invite exploration. Regional ClimateTickets, thermal vouchers, and attractive prizes are up for grabs.
On 13 May, during the Cabinet meeting, Transport Minister Peter Hanke, together with State Secretaries Pröll and Schellhorn, launched a series of measures aimed at expanding e-mobility and making improvements to the Motor Vehicles Act and the Federal Roads Act.
With a clear commitment to modern, safe and sustainable mobility, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke, Governor Daniel Fellner, Deputy Governor Martin Gruber, Regional Councillor Sebastian Schuschnig, as well as ASFINAG Executive Director Hartwig Hufnagl and ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä presented key infrastructure investments for Carinthia today.
2.4 million trucks and twelve million cars travelled along the Brenner in 2025, an international transit route crucial for the functioning of supply chains within Europe. The situation surrounding transit traffic has been a major burden for the Tyrolean population for decades. However, the planned demonstration on the A13 on 30 May will mean almost a full-day closure of the Brenner corridor.
The Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) is introducing an amendment to the regulation on construction projects without approval in cable cars (VgBSeil 2006). This was announced today by Federal Minister Peter Hanke during the cable car conference – in 2026 it will be 100 years since the first person was transported by cable car in Austria – in Vienna.
On the occasion of the nationwide Girls' Day, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure opens its doors on 23 April 2026 for around 70 schoolgirls from third and fourth grade secondary school. The purpose of the campaign day is to reveal new perspectives for career choices to young girls and women and to strengthen their interest in future fields in the areas of mobility, technology and innovation.
Hanke outlines his transport policy at the 2026 Mobility Conference. Climate Ticket campaign and reduced ÖBB charging tariff strengthen public transport and e-mobility.
With the launch of two calls for proposals, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) and the Climate and Energy Fund are taking a further step towards accelerating the climate and energy policy transition in Austria’s cities.
New amendments to the Highway Code (in German Straßenverkehrsordnung (StVO)) will come into force on 1 May 2026. The government is responding to the rising number of accidents with stricter safety requirements and is providing greater clarity for all road users.
High-profile newcomer to the Council for Research, Science, Innovation and Technology Development (FORWIT): At the behest of Peter Hanke, Federal Minister for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, University Professor Dr. Uwe Cantner is appointed as a new member of the advisory body to the Austrian federal government.