Leaders from the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), and NEOS concluded negotiations at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna this morning and presented their outcomes this evening. Key agreements include the establishment of a “Future Fund” (Zukunftsdepot) aimed at long-term investment. A significant financial commitment of nearly 16 billion Euro has been allocated to Austrian universities. Furthermore, 50 million Euro will be directed towards supporting Austrian media outlets. The agreements represent a compromise reached between the governing coalition partners after extensive discussions within the Bundeskanzleramt. Details regarding the specifics of the Future Fund and the distribution of university funding are expected to be released shortly. This package demonstrates the government’s priorities in investing in education, media, and long-term economic stability for Austria.