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Austria has moved green roof planning and maintenance into its building framework as cities face hotter weather and heavier rainfall risks.

Austria is advancing an Africa strategy focused on trade, security and development as it expands ties with the African Union and key states.

Austria is set to spend 17.6 billion euros on research in 2026, equal to 3.34% of GDP, keeping the country among the EU leaders this year.

OPEC+ said eight producers will raise oil output by 206,000 bpd in May, extending a gradual supply increase while keeping compensation plans in focus.

Austria’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in March from 2.2% in February as fuel and heating oil prices climbed and services remained a key driver.

Austria’s patent filings rose sharply in 2025, beating wider European growth as industrial companies and inventors lifted national and EPO applications.

Austrian inflation rose to 2.2% in February 2026, a flash estimate showed, with services prices up 4.0% and energy still falling year on year.

Austria’s inflation slowed to 2.0% in January 2026 from 3.8% in December, with prices down 0.7% on month as electricity fell 8.2%, official data showed.

OPEC Fund signed a €15 million loan with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo to expand SME credit, including for women owned firms, boosting longer term finance in Kosovo 2026.

Austria’s economy shows renewed growth with easing inflation and rising employment supporting a stable 2025 outlook.