Austrias equality body reports sharp rise in discrimination cases, demands staff increase
Austria’s equality body reported a 31% rise in discrimination inquiries and a 33% increase in confirmed cases over 2024–2025, with 9,268 requests processed and 1,975 individuals supported under the Equal Treatment Act. The findings, published in the Equal Treatment Report for the private sector, show 73% of cases were work-related, with gender accounting for 46% and ethnic origin 33%.
The report, submitted to parliament by Women’s Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner, also highlights a backlog in the Equal Treatment Commission, where the Senate I saw nearly 30% more cases and wait times up to two years, while Senate II faced a 60% surge in filings. The agency cited “enormous personnel and budgetary challenges” and called for a significant staff increase to maintain effective support, noting additional tasks from new EU directives.
Half of workplace harassment cases involved sexual harassment, and one in four were racially motivated. The report emphasizes the need for expanded resources to address the growing caseload and rising demand for consultations.
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