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Inside this issue
• Predictions for weathering the storm are relatively good compared to other western countries but exposure to the automative industry and eastern Europe are a concern
• Apprenticeships prove a big boon - -
Content
Country’s performance starts to waver
Eric Frey and Haig Simonian on the uncertainty surrounding continued success
Politics: Far right enjoys spoils of war
Disaffection with the old coalition led to a rise in popularity for the right, but little will change, says Eric Frey
Heinz-Christian Strache: Trained for endurance
Haig Simonian on a sport-inspired far-right leader
Josef Pröll: Bucolic face of conservatism faces tough shepherding
Haig Simonian considers the conservative leader’s challenges
Werner Faymann: Public promoter of popular ideas
Eric Frey on the rise of a pragmatic chancellor
Economy: The neighbourhood is the main risk factor
Exposure to eastern Europe could be the Achilles heel, writes Eric Frey
Ewald Nowotny: The Keynesian advocate of a fiscal stimulus
The governor of the central bank speaks to Eric Frey
Research & Development: Big incentives herald era of fresh investment
Legislation has had a marked effect but reputation needs work, says Haig Simonian
Training & education: Research institute will add to high-quality workforce
Haig Simonian explains how the country benefits from the tradition of apprenticeships
