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.