In this episode of Rot-Weiß-Rot REPORT:

-       Austria’s 2027–2028 Budget: We break down the government’s new "austerity agenda" and its direct impact on your taxes and social benefits.

-       Fuel Prices: Why the "price brake" was extended, and why filling up your tank is still getting more expensive.

-       New Rules for E-Scooters: What can earn you a fine now, the new mandatory technical standards, and why pavements are now a strictly prohibited zone.

-       European Commission Complaint: Why human rights groups are challenging Austria over restrictions on family reunification.

-       2026 Job Market: Where are the best prospects—the city or the countryside? We look at the sectors facing the most acute staff shortages.

-       Cultural Highlights: Vienna’s preparations for Eurovision and how to visit the city’s top gourmet festivals this May for free.

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Here's what we're covering today:

Parliament held a session and passed several decisions that matter for people with lower incomes, including migrants.

There's an ongoing dispute about fuel prices — the government is trying to protect consumers, but the big oil companies aren't rushing to comply with the law.

Austria also has a new head of public broadcasting, a major trial is underway in one of the federal states.

And Vienna is gearing up for one of the biggest cultural events of the year — Eurovision, coming very soon to the Austrian capital.