At the time of this writing, diplomatic efforts were underway to reach consensus on the next package of sanctions against Russia.

Austria's Financial Market Authority has announced that its has partially suspended its approval for KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets regulations.

Austrian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated international procurement network allegedly supplying CNC machines and metal processing tools to Russia's state-owned arms manufacturer ROSTEC, circumventing export controls through forged end-user certificates and a web of companies across multiple countries. The investigation has revealed exports valued at €3.3 million, with goods reportedly used in producing engines for missiles and fighter jets, leading to the arrest of a Belarussian national who

Two individuals connected to a Vienna-based company have been convicted in Austria for their roles in the suspected illegal export of CNC machines, with sentences ranging from 15 to 21 months. The case, which began with raids and arrests, concluded with both defendants pleading guilty to the charges, though details about financial penalties or asset confiscation remain unclear.

Just a few weeks after the agreement between the Italian Bank, Popolare di Sondrio, and Iran, a notable shift in activity between Iran and another EU country – Austria - can be noted as well.

Since the Russian attack on Ukraine in late February 2022, the European Union was quick to respond with sanctions in order to ramp up economic pressure on the Russian government...

After introducing the "sectoral sanctions" against Russia on 1 August 2014 the sanctions regime has been tightened further on September 12 as set out in EC Regulation No 960/2014.

Sanctions regimes around the world are having a massive impact on legal work. Worldwide assets amounting to many billions in euros, dollars or pounds including trophy assets...

Recently, Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker have appeared on the media and declared joyfully that they had agreed on the first principles of Great Britain leaving the European Union.

Want a gateway into Eastern Europe and all the benefits of operating in an EU member state? Why not consider Austria?

The European Union has recently agreed to an additional, higher level of sanctions against Russia.

EU's largest trade agreement ever concluded on 28 June 2019: the EU and the Mercosur brought to fruition the long-standing negotiations on a comprehensive trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur.

It is an open question whether the new warranty law should be used for stationary trade as well.

On 6 December 2014, Council Regulation (EU) No 1290/2014 entered into force. This is the latest in a series of regulations regarding "sectoral sanctions" against Russia.

EU Regulation 2017/460 (16 March 2017) has established a network code on harmonised transmission tariff structures (TAR NC).

In the Monday edition of the daily newspaper "Die Presse", Vienna Bar Vice-President Bettina Knoetzl applauds the winning team from the University of Vienna after they took home first place...

After five enlargements, the EU is expecting to grow even further in the near future.

On February 2, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") in respect of the alleged dumping...

The GewO provides the central regulatory framework for the uptake and performance of commercial activities in Austria.

In response to the developments in Ukraine unfolded by the Euromaidan protest movement in early February 2014, the EU Council on 5 March 2014 decided to impose restrictive measures against individuals who have been identified as being responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian State funds and/or human rights violations.