Thousands protested in Vienna against the cuts to university budgets

Thousands of students protested in Vienna against budget cuts for universities, claiming the funding is insufficient to cover rising costs. The Austrian National Union of Students organized the demonstration, with estimates of at least 40,000 participants. Concerns were raised about the impact of budget cuts on education quality and university staffing. The government defended the cuts, stating that universities have received significant support in recent years. The new budget is projected to allocate 16 billion euros for 23 state universities, while estimates suggest at least 18 billion euros are needed to maintain current standards.