Austrian Court Ruling Forces AMS to Refund €135M to 100,000 Claimants

Austria's Administrative High Court (VwGH) ruled that unemployment benefits and emergency aid were systematically underpaid for years, ordering the AMS to refund approximately €135 million to around 100,000 people by January. The AMS will automate payments and adjust legislation, marking a significant correction to social welfare administration. The ruling's fiscal impact and implementation timeline remain uncertain.

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