Austrian Chancellor Backs German Migration Rhetoric as Demonstrations Sweep Major Cities
As Germans protested Chancellor Merz’s migration comments on 25 Oct 2025, Austrian leader Christian Stocker publicly endorsed the tougher rhetoric, signalling Vienna’s continued hard line on family reunification and border checks. The development suggests longer processing times for family visas and potential headwinds for Austria’s forthcoming skilled-migration reforms.
oct. 26, 2025
