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The country has many strengths but the grand coalition is drifting and unable to address a range of issues

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Nov 18, 2012

Progress belies lack of political vision

Austria has many strengths but the grand coalition is drifting and unable to address a range of issues, write James Shotter and Eric Frey

Michael Spindelegger, People's party leader ©AFP Nov 18, 2012

Politics: Waltz may be over as a fresh partner steps out

Disenchantment with old parties and the entry of new ones may bring change, says Eric Frey

Frank Stronach, founder and honorary chairman of Magna International Inc ©Bloomberg Nov 18, 2012

Frank Stronach: Vote for the ‘new man’ could retain status quo

Expat 80-year-old billionaire is new kid of Austrian politics, writes James Shotter

Nov 18, 2012

Economy: Strengths and weaknesses finely balanced

The country’s strong position in central and eastern Europe is also its main risk factor and reforms are needed, explains Eric Frey

A customer uses an ATM)at an Erste bank branch in Vienna ©Bloomberg Nov 18, 2012

Banking: Better results but full recovery still to come

Regulatory deficiencies mean that a quick clean-up after the financial crisis is harder than it might have been, says James Shotter

A Voestalpine blast furnace at its Linz plant ©Bloomberg Nov 18, 2012

Voestalpine: Rail relaunch was route to profit for steelmaker

Technology added value to the former state conglomerate, writes Kester Eddy

Rudolf Kemler, head of OIAG Nov 18, 2012

ÖIAG: Political wrangling puts privatisations on hold

Rift between parties delays decisions on future of the holding company and stakes, writes James Shotter

view of Vienna ©Dreamstime Nov 18, 2012

Vienna: Capital battles with rivals to be HQ location

The city has many attractions but neighbours are catching up, writes James Shotter

University of Vienna ©Alamy Nov 18, 2012

Education: Funding squeeze causes college blues

With no tuition fees, universities are overcrowded and teaching is suffering, writes Eric Frey

a Porsche Design store Nov 18, 2012

Porsche Design Studio: Geared up to sell to fashionistas, not petrolheads

Chris Bryant finds the practice is keen to build on its founder’s legacy

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