Explainer-Challenges Austria's far right faces in coalition talks
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which won September's parliamentary election with 29% of the vote, is due to start coalition talks with the conservative People's Party (OVP) this week aimed at creating the country's first FPO-led government.
Austria Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Prospects for the Far Right
The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to enter into talks to form a new government.
Austria Far Right, Conservatives Face 'Difficult' Coalition Talks
Austria's far right, tasked for the first time with trying to form a government, warned on Tuesday of a "difficult" mission as relations with the conservatives are tense.
Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
Austria headed on Sunday towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a government without the party fell apart and prompted Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign.
Austria's conservatives ready for coalition talks with far right
Austria's conservatives said Sunday they were ready to start negotiations with the far-right Freedom party (FPOe) to form a new government, a policy U-turn after coalition talks with two centrist parties failed.
Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks
VIENNA - Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl said on Tuesday that he planned to invite the conservative People's Party for coalition talks. Kickl's announcement came one day after he was given a mandate by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen to form a new government.
Austrian Far-Right Leader to Invite Conservatives to Hold Coalition Talks
Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl confirmed on Tuesday he plans to invite the conservative People's Party (OVP) to hold coalition talks after he was tasked with forming a coalition government.
Austria's chancellor to step down after coalition talks collapse
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues."After the break-off of the coalition talks I am going to do the following: I will step down both as chancellor and party chairman of the People's Party in the coming days and enable an orderly transition,
Austrian far right demands conservatives be 'honest' in coalition talks
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl called on the conservative People's Party (OVP) to be "honest" in their imminent coalition talks or face the prospect of a snap election,
Austria's Polarising Far-Right Leader Bids to Become Chancellor
He is so abrasive that he has one of Austria's lowest personal approval ratings, but far-right chief Herbert Kickl's strategic cunning helped his party to its first ever national election win and he now has a chance to become its first chancellor.
Austrian far-right party tasked with forming coalition
Austria's president Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with forming a coalition government. If the talks are successful, Austria will, for the first time,
Austria Makes A Move into The Political Danger Zone With Far-Right Government
Austrian politics has taken a turn, potentially to the far-right, that could usher the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) (with ...
How Austria Could Get Its First Far-Right Chancellor Since World War II
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after ...
Austria: Foreign minister to be interim leader as Freedom Party finalises coalition, Nehammer to step down on Friday
President Alexander Van der Bellen’s office said in a statement that the head of state will formally task Schallenberg with ...
Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner
The Austrian far-right leader has said in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to ...
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Austria’s Far-Right Revival: How the ÖVP’s U-Turn is Paving the Way for Radical Leadership
The Austrian far-right FPÖ’s likely return to government raises concerns about the erosion of liberal democracy.