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The new climate law in a reality check: A milestone despite all the criticism: Clear responsibilities for the first time. With the goal of being climate-neutral ...
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"Without a stranglehold," with an exception clause: Government sends climate law out for review
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The government says it is committed to climate neutrality by 2040 - | but largely means 2050
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Totschnig presents renaturation plan: | "Without additional EU funds, we will not achieve our goals"
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Renaturation: Austria relies on existing projects: Gewessler's approval of the EU renaturation law almost broke up the turquoise-green coalition two years ...
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Summer discussion in Mieming: Tailwind for mountain farming - | Imst: Minister Norbert Totschnig, Deputy Governor Josef Geisler and Chamber of Agriculture ...
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250 million for farmers: Dispute over drought relief and climate law escalates: VIENNA. Talks about drought relief for farmers and the climate law continued on ...
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Apparently an agreement on drought relief and climate protection law: The "Krone" reports 240 million euros for farmers and a compromise on the climate ...
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Key FactsGovernment agrees €240 million drought aid
Aug 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kleinezeitung.at
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kleinezeitung.at
- Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig and Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer put the drought aid package presented on Friday for affected farmers at €240 million.
- The measures planned include relief on social insurance contributions, state interest subsidies for working-capital loans, payment deferrals and a ten-percent reduction in hail insurance premiums next year.
- The government also agreed on a new climate law targeting climate neutrality by 2040, with a corresponding roadmap to be drawn up by the end of 2027.
- The agreement also covers an amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment Act and contributions from the provinces and social insurance toward counterfinancing.
The past twelve months have been the driest in Austria since records began in 1850.— Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) at the press conference following the drought-relief agreement
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Following the inconclusive government meeting on aid for drought-stricken farmers, Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) is urging a swift agreement ... Show more
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Ultimatum? SPÖ increases pressure on ÖVP regarding climate protection law and drought aid
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OpinionThe quiet minister on Stubenring: Justice for Minister Norbert Totschnig - | even if the former "Ministry of Life" would benefit from more life.
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SPÖ makes demands for Totschnig's farmers' aid package: The SPÖ's government coordinator, Michaela Schmidt, insists on offsetting the costs from the ...
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Upper Austrian News | OÖN
Government must raise 500 million euros: "A solution is needed quickly": Umwelt- und Landwirtschaftsminister Norbert Totschnig (VP) will Förderung des ...
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Drought: Government announces aid package for farmers: Chancellor Christian Stocker and Norbert Totschnig promise financial aid for affected farms ...
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The blind flight regarding water usage is to end: Totschnig presents a draft for a register
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Totschnig announces increased feed controls: Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) has announced increased feed controls on imports from third countries ...
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"For me, a downgrading of Lake Wörthersee is out of the question.": Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) rejects the demand of the Chamber of Commerce ...
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Paid articlePaywall When climate protection becomes a secondary concern: Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig is focusing on thermal renovation in light of the heat wave ...
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Totschnig: Achieving climate targets by 2030 is "realistic": Agriculture and Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) sees climate protection as a national ...
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Heat threatens harvest: Politicians support farmers: Many farmers in Lower Austria are anxiously awaiting the start of the harvest. The drought of recent weeks ...
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Highest professional award for dedicated farmer from Wilhering: WILHERING. Gudrun Roitner from Appersberg in the market town of Wilhering has been awarded the ...
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Climate change in Austria is bringing "massive changes to the water cycle": WIEN. Durch die Erderwärmung verdunstet mehr Wasser, die Böden werden trockener ...
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Austrian State Prize for Timber Construction: Schmid Holzbau awarded for project in Innsbruck - | Vöcklabruck
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Long-term environmental research in the Kalkalpen National Park: Zöbelboden provides important data on climate change
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Reduce bureaucracy: Fewer agricultural officials, more money - | The UBV's demands - | Rohrbach
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Too dry, hardly any rain: What's the state of our water?: Drought, forest fire risk, and the pool debate: Every second measuring station shows a low or very ...
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Drought depletes Lower Austria's groundwater reserves: The ongoing drought is already causing local water supply shortages in parts of Lower Austria.
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Norbert Totschnig: Climate Minister between Fuel Consumption and Savings: Nobody wanted the Climate Ministry, so Norbert Totschnig got it. How the ÖVP ...
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Blackout, drought, war: How long will food reserves last?: Austria doesn't need state-run stockpiles, Agriculture Minister Totschnig is certain ...
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Award: Johanna Miesenberger from Pregarten honored with the title of Economic Advisor - | Freistadt
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Herbert Sieghartsleitner awarded the title of Economic Advisor: Upper Austria/District. Provincial Hunting Master Herbert Sieghartsleitner from Molln ...
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Request to the EU: Unfair discount promotions should be put on a "blacklist": The number of complaints is rising at the "Fairness Bureau" for unfair business ...
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Ecolabel: Federal Minister Totschnig honors the Kaunertal for sustainability - | Landeck
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Groundbreaking ceremony in snowfall for new FJ training workshops in Wieselburg: The guests of honor and the FJ brass band proved their resilience to the weather ...
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First foal of the year born at the Piber Lipizzaner stud farm: The birth of the first Lipizzaner foal of 2026 was calm and harmonious. Mother mare Cremona and ...
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Banned pesticides detected in imported food: Over 250 pesticides are banned in the EU because they are considered too dangerous for humans and the environment ...
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The new "Appliance Rescue Bonus" starts today: Heute geht die „Geräte-Retter-Prämie“ an den Start. Damit können defekte Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte im Haushalt ...
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6.5 hectares per day: Soil consumption has slowed: VIENNA. Daily land use, i.e., soil consumption in Austria, has decreased over the past three years.
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“Nothing stays the same”: Federal Minister Totschnig opens Future Forum in Anras - | East Tyrol
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Austria plummets in climate ranking, ÖVP criticizes “schoolmasterly behavior” in the debate
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Austria falls behind in climate protection index: Fewer eco-subsidies, no climate law: Federal government performs poorly in international climate protection ...
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Gewessler criticizes Totschnig for lack of climate protection: VIENNA. A few days after the turmoil in the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) finally led to ...
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Why Minister Norbert Totschnig released 300 sturgeon into the border Mur River: Slovenia and Austria are investing 1.4 million euros in the renaturation of the ...
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