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The report presents a political and economic outlook for Austria for 2014-2018. An overview of the country's political stability and international relations is provided as well its political structure. Updates on the country's economic condition are offered, along with its outlook on fiscal and monetary policy. Graphic representations of key related data and market forecasts are included.

The article offers information on the economic and political condition of Austria as of November 2013 and provides forecast from 2014 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are political stability, international relations, and elections. Information regarding the country's population, the number of its main towns, and currency is also presented.

The article focuses on the economic forecast for Austria as of July 2013. The coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) will continue after the September 29, 2013 election. The Austrian government has announced a €1.6 billion package to stimulate the construction sector following the heavy floods in June 2013. Moreover, several charts are presented which show the country's economic growth, private consumption, and income.

A report on the economic and conditions of Austria for 2013 to 2017 is presented. It expects the coalition of the Austrian People's Party and the Social Democratic Party to continue. It mentions the target of the country's economic policy to lower the fiscal deficit from 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 and decrease the public debt load from 73.6% of GDP. It also emphasizes the likelihood of the inflation to ease to 1.9% in 2013.

The article presents a report on the political and economic outlook of Austria for 2013-2017. It provides an overview of the country's political stability, international relations, fiscal policy, monetary policy and policy trends, as well. It also offers a detailed account on the economic growth, inflation, exchange rates and external sector.

The report presents a political and economic outlook of Austria for 2013-2017. It provides an overview of the country's domestic political scene and international relations as well the structure of its government. It offers updates on its economic condition, along with its policy outlook on fiscal and monetary policy. It presents graphic representations of key related data and market forecasts.

The article discusses the political and economic outlook in Austria from 2013 to 2017. It says that the coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) will continue in the September 2013 election. It states that the economic growth will grow by 0.8% due to weak external demand from export markets in Europe and low consumer confidence. Moreover, outlooks on topics including political stability, international relations and monetary policy are cited.

The article focuses on the political and economic outlook for Austria for 2013-2017. It mentions the grand coalition Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the Austrian People's party (ÖVP) can pursue its full term until 2013 due to cooperation. It says that deficit will decrease gradually from roughly 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 to 0.4% by 2017 due to austerity measures. Moreover, recovery of 0.9% is expected in 2013 as the global economy slightly improves.

The article offers information on the political and economic forecast for Austria as of November 2012. It says that the coalition of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) will remain until the 2013 election. It claims that the economy will grow by 0.5% in 2012 and 0.9% in 2013 due to weak external demand in European export markets. Several charts are presented showing the quarterly data, annual trends, and comparison of various economic indicators.

The article discusses forecasts for political and economic conditions on Austria for 2013 -2017. It presents outlook for the political stability, fiscal policy and monetary policy of the country. It mentions that economic recovery in the country is expected in 2014. Moreover, it predicts continuous pressure on the rate Euro.

The article presents the economic and political outlook for 2012-2016 for Austria. It asserts that the reigns of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) will continue in the 2013 election. It predicts a one percent increase in economic growth in 2013 and a fiscal deficit of 2.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012. Several charts are presented that list annual, quarterly and monthly economic data, indicators and trends.

An overview of the economic and political conditions in Austria for 2012 to 2016 is presented. It provides forecasts on the nation's political stability, election results, and international relations. It offers predictions of the country's policy trends, fiscal and monetary policy and economic growth. Also offered are charts depicting the forecasted results monthly, quarterly and annually.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic outlook of Austria for 2012-2016. It forecasts the gross domestic product (GDP) growth to stagnate at -0.1% in 2012 and inflation to rise to about 2% as monetary policy tightens. It notes that having two main parties in coalition are a cause for concern on the political system. Also, it states that the reduction of fiscal deficit to below 3% of GDP by 2012 is the primary aim of Austria's economic policy.

The article presents the economic forecast of Austria for 2012-16. As mentioned, economic growth of Austria will be affected by the eurozone recession, and it is expected exports to recover gradually to growth of 1.9 percent in 2013 and 3-4 percent in 2014-16. It is also expected that, inflation will fall back to close to 2 percent throughout 2012-16 due to decrease in food and commodity prices.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria for 2011-2016. It mentions that real wages fell by 1.5 percent because of high inflation, private consumption growth fell by 0.9 percent while exports grew strongly by 6.8 percent in 2011. It states that average consumer price inflation increased to 3.5 percent in 2011. It affirms that due to persistent uncertainty over sovereign debt sustainability and banking solvency issues, the euro is expected to depreciate further in 2012-2013.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria for 2012-16. It is said that gross domestic product (GDP) growth recovered strongly in the first half of 2011, but slowed in the second half of the year. The government has agreed to reduce the government deficit to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2013 in its Stability Programme for 2011-14. An average growth rate of 3.1% in 2011 overall and 0.2% growth in 2012 has been forecasted.

The article presents a forecast for the economic condition of Austria for 2011-2016 with regards to its international assumptions and economic growth. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth has recovered from the 2009 recession, with year-on-year growth of about 4% in the first half of 2011. Moreover, it notes that its employment has been rising strongly and consumer confidence has been robust.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria for 2012 to 2016. It details projections on the country's international assumptions, economic growth, inflation rates, foreign exchange rates, and external sector. It notes the country's gradual return to growth of over two percent by 2016 amid widespread fear for a real risk that the financial crisis in the euro zone will lead to a new and prolonged recession.

The article presents several charts related to the economic conditions and economic forecast for Austria, including one on economic growth from 2011 to 2016, one on gross domestic product and one on government consumption.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria from 2010 to 2015 by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). An overview of the country's international assumptions, economic growth, inflation, exchange rates and external sector is provided. Furthermore, it predicts that growth will slow in the second half of 2011 and that it will average 3.1% for the year and fall sharply to only 1.3% in 2012, followed by a gradual pick-up to 2% in 2015.

The article forecasts on the economic conditions in Austria for 2010-2015. It mentions that increase in private consumption, economic slowdown, and growth in investment and exports as well as imports can be expected. It also cites that average consumer price inflation will increase to 3.3% in 2011 but fell back to 1.7% in 2012 and current-account surplus will narrow steadily from 2.8% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 to 1.4% of GDP in 2015.

The article presents the economic forecast for Austria for 2011 to 2015 by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU). An overview of the country's international assumption, economic growth, inflation, exchange rates, and export earnings is provided. EIU predicts that gross domestic product (GDP) growth will pick up gradually to 1.9 percent by 2015. It also presents several charts depicting economic data for Austria.

The article provides outlook on politics and economic policy in Austria for 2010 to 2011. The grand coalition between Social Democratic Party and the Austrian People's Party is expected to serve its full term until 2013. Economic growth will see an increase of 1% in 2010, but the recovery is forecasted to moderate to 0.9% in 2011. Deficit is predicted to recy 4.7% of gross domestic product in 2010, but will decline to 4% in 2011.

The article offers forecast on the political and economic status of Austria for 2010-2011. It notes the coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) political parties. It mentions that the Austrian government carries out its economic policy assist consumers for recovery. Moreover, it highlights the short term credit of European Central Bank.

The article forecasts the economic condition of Austria from 2008 to 2011. It states the global economy has been emerging from the global recession in 2008 and 2009. It notes that the gross domestic product is expected to grow by .08% in 2010 and 1.2% in 2011. Also presented are several charts depicting the international assumptions summary from 2008-2011, the gross domestic product by expenditure, and the forecast summary.

The article reports on the forecasted economic condition in Austria. It notes that the global economy is starting to emerge from a severe recession in late 2008 and early 2009 However, 2009 has seen the deepest decline in world trade since the second world war. Meanwhile, the gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasing power parity (PPP) is estimated to decrease by 1.2%, with the decline at market exchange rates likely to be as much as 2.4%.

The article reports on the forecast summary of the economy of Austria from 2008 to 2011. The international forecast summary reflects a deceleration in the annual inflation, growth rates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and exchange rates in currencies. A strong expansionary fiscal and monetary policy in the U.S. and a global economic recovery after recession is anticipated. An analysis of actual figures and estimation from the Economist Intelligence Unit is also presented.

The article focuses on the international economic forecast of the global economy from 2008 to 2011. It states that the international economy has started to recover from recession in late 2008 and early 2009. It notes the forecasted gross domestic product (GDP) in Asia in 2010 and 2011. It cites an overview of Austria's economy in 2009 including its real wages. It also discusses average rates of the US dollar from 2008 to 2011 as well as Austria's widening current-account surplus in 2009 to 2011.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria for 2009 and 2010. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to contract by 3.3% in 2009 but grow by 0.2% in 2010. Annual inflation is forecasted to average 0.1% in 2009 and pick up to 0.8% in 2010. Information on exchange rates, manufacturing, and economic growth is also provided.

The article presents the economic forecast for the world and for Austria, for the years 2009 and 2010. The article forecasts that at market rates the global economy will contract by 3% in the year 2009. It is stated that, Austria's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to contract by 3.9% in the year 2009, before falling further, by 0.8%, in the year 2010. It is stated that, Austria's exports of goods and services are expected to contract by 10.6% in 2009, and by a further 3.1% in 2010.

The article reports on the forecasted economic condition of Austria from 2007-2010. According to the article, world trade were expected to contract by 3.5% in 2009. Gross domestic product depicted an estimated amount of 1.6% in 2008, driven by the weakening of domestic and foreign demand. Moreover, the country's annual inflation averaged 2.2% in the last quarter of 2008, before it decreased to 1.2% in January 2009. INSET: Risks to the global economy are exceptional.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria for the year 2009-2010. It discusses the implication of the global recession to the economic activity of the country as well as relates that it will also take hold of deterioration in the state's financial market. In addition, it provides several charts which shows gross domestic product (GDP) expenditure and international assumptions for the country.

The article reports on the economic and political outlook for Austria for the year 2009-2010. An overview of the country's political scene is given, including domestic and international relations as well as the country's policy trends. The country's economic policy is also provided, which includes its policies on foreign affairs and defense and those on expenditures.

The article discusses the economic forecast for 2009-2010 in Austria. It is noted that the world gross domestic product in 2009 of -0.4% at market rates and 0.7% at purchasing power parities will be the slowest since the early 1990s. On the other hand, the average oil prices are forecasted to be at $35 per barrel in 2009 which is below the estimated average for 2008 and substantial declines are also expected for most other commodities.

The article provides an outlook of the economic forecast in Austria for 2009-2010. The outlook for the global economy has deteriorated considerably following the recent escalation of the global financial crisis. A prolonged adjustment in global financial markets also suggests a subdued outlook for 2010 and commodity prices should decline sharply in 2009. Overall, in 2009 average global inflationary pressures should ease considerably and will continue to decelerate in 2010.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic related developments in Austria. It offers information on the political and economic outlook in the country for 2009-2010 along with the monthly review of the developments in politics and economy. Several charts were presented which depicts the economic developments in the country. Basic facts on the country's political structure is included.

The article presents the political and economic outlook for Austria for fiscal year 2009-2010. The Economist Intelligence Unit believes that grand coalition between the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) will be revived after an early election. An SPÖ government would take a referendum on any future European Union (EU) treaties. The SPÖ refuses to partner with the FPÖ or to form a minority government.

The article presents an economic forecast for Austria for the fiscal year 2008 and beyond, and offers information on the country's economic condition in relation to the global market. It mentions that real gross domestic product (GDP) has grown by 3.3% in the first quarter of 2008, underpinned by robust export growth. Moreover, economic activity is forecasted to slow to an average of 2.2% in 2009, weakening both domestic and external demand.

The article highlights the economic forecast for Austria for 2008-2009. It predicts that private consumption growth will fall to 1.4% in 2008, as restrained by higher inflation, before rising slightly to 1.6% in 2009. Export of goods and services is expected to fall to an average of 6.2% in the forecast period.

The article presents the economic forecast for Austria for 2008-2009. It is forecasted that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth will fall to 2.6 percent in 2008 but may increase in 2009, and economic activity will also slow to 2.2 percent in 2008-2009. Capital spending growth is seen to move moderately and export growth is likely to slow down. The current-account surplus of Austria may stabilize at about 3.6 percent of GDP over the forecast period.

The article reports on the economic forecasts in Austria as of March 1, 2008. World gross domestic product growth is expected to fall to 2.6 percent in 2008, before moving back up to 2.9 percent in 2009. Private consumption growth will decline to 1.4 percent in 2008 which is restrained by higher inflation, before accelerating slightly to 1.6 percent in 2009. The outlook for inflation in the country remains fair, given the sluggish rate of earnings growth and the modest pace of consumer spending.

The article forecasts economic developments in Austria for 2008 to 2009. It provides a summary of the international assumptions for the country in terms of Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exchange rates, financial indicators and commodity prices. It also offers figures for the country's growth based on GDP expenses in 2006 to 2007 and projections for 2008 and 2009. An overview on the inflation rate, exchange rates and the account surplus for external sectors is also presented.

The article provides information on the political and economic outlook in Austria for 2007-2008. Tensions between the coalition government of the Social Democratic Party and the Austrian People's Party will persist but are not expected to threaten government stability. It is expected that the general government budget deficit will fall below 1% of gross domestic product. There will be no significant shift of the region's foreign policy under the coalition government.

The article provides information on the economic and political outlook of Austria. The Austrian government presented proposals to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 on March 2007. The key refinancing rate of the European Central Bank was raised by 25 basis points in March 2007. Furthermore, the country has revised its gross domestic product growth forecast for 2007 to 3.1% and for 2008 to 2.6%

The article discusses the political and economic outlook for Austria for 2007-2008. The coalition of government of the Social Democratic Party and the Austrian People's Party is expected to remain in office over the outlook period. The Economist Intelligence Unit expects the European Council Bank to raise official interest rates by 50 basis points to four percent in the first half of 2007.

The article presents information related to the political and economic outlook of Austria for 2007-2008. The Social Democratic Party and the Austrian People's Party reached an agreement to form a new grand coalition government in early January 2007. The economy of the country grew by a robust 3.3% year on year and by 0.9% quarter on quarter in the three months to September 2006. The GDP growth is expected to be 2.7% in 2007.

The article provides information on the political and economic conditions in Austria for 2007-2008. The country's political parties are the Social Democratic Party (SPO), Austrian People's Party, the Greens, the Freedom Party and the Alliance for the Future of Austria. The SPO, holding 68 seats in the 183-seat parliament, will focus more on social welfare and education programs and lesser on the economic policy. Austria's economic activity is driven by strong export growth and rising investment.

The article presents information on the economic and political structure of Austria for 2007-2008. The Social Democratic Part, led by Alfred Gusenbauer, has registered a victory in the general election on October 1st 2006, narrowly defeating the centre-right Austrian People's Party. Further, a modest slowdown is expected in export growth in 2007, conforming to a weakening of demand growth in Germany, with foreign demand then expected to rise modestly in 2008.

The article presents a forecast on the political and economic climate in Austria in 2006-2007. The country's political scene was dominated by the financial scandal surrounding the trade union-owned bank, Bawag Bank of Austria. The issue also contributed to a decline in support for the main opposition Social Democratic Party. In addition, the country's real gross development product growth is expected to increase to 2.5 percent in 2006.

Provides an overview of the economic and political condition in Austria for 2005-2006. Insight on domestic politics; Information on the country's international relations; Details on economic policy trends; Foreign trade and debt management.