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Austria Considers Gun Law overhaul Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs and Nurse Shortages
Vienna, Austria – June 13, 2025 – Austria is currently facing significant pressure to reform its gun laws following a tragic school shooting. The incident has brought the psychological screening process for firearms licenses under intense scrutiny. Simultaneously, the nation is grappling with surging healthcare costs and implementing innovative solutions to combat critical nursing shortages.
Calls for Stricter Gun Laws Intensify After Graz Shooting
The psychological screening process for firearms licenses in Austria is facing intense criticism. This follows the Graz school shooting where the perpetrator passed the standard psychological test just months before the deadly attack, despite exhibiting signs of mental instability.
Weapons psychologists argue that the current assessment methods are outdated.They fail to reflect modern diagnostic standards. The existing system relies on a multiple-choice test and a brief interview, which experts claim is insufficient.
Army Assessment Findings where Not Shared
Alarmingly, the Graz shooter had previously been deemed unfit for military service due to psychological evaluations. These flagged him as too introverted and emotionally unstable. Though, strict data protection laws prevented this critical data from being shared with civilian gun licensing authorities.
Politicians are now calling for legal amendments to allow such vital information to be shared between military and civilian agencies. This could potentially prevent future tragedies.
Healthcare Costs Surge in Austria
Austria’s healthcare expenditure surged to €57.03 billion in 2024, marking an 8% increase. This rise brings healthcare spending to 11.8% of the country’s GDP, a 0.6-point increase from 2023.
The increased costs are attributed to rising expenses across both public and private sectors. Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient treatment centers contributed considerably to this surge.
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