The Austrian government is reportedly planning to cut university budgets by 14%: https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000321340/universitaeten-ruesten-sich-fuer-einschnitte-beim-budget?ref=seite1_zonekur This would be a severe blow to research, teaching, students, and Austria’s future as a knowledge-based society. Universities need stable funding — not austerity measures that weaken education and innovation.