Austria's government faces criticism for its slow progress on climate action.

A new report by the Rechnungshof reveals that only two out of 20 climate recommendations have been fully implemented by the Climate and Finance Ministries.

The lack of a climate protection law and delays in submitting the National Energy and Climate Plan to the EU have drawn sharp rebukes.

Austria risks missing its 2030 EU greenhouse gas reduction targets, with current measures deemed insufficient.

The EU Commission rejected Austria's earlier plans as vague and unconvincing, and a legal infringement procedure is underway due to late submissions.

The report calls for better coordination between federal and regional authorities, regular monitoring of climate measures, and reforms to make the tax system more eco-friendly.