LATEST: Challenges mount as Austria's far right bids to form new government
Austria faces a potentially historic few weeks in politics as coalition talks between the centre-right ÖVP and far-right FPÖ get underway. As key ÖVP leaders step away from politics, protests against a far-right government are intensifying.
Austria’s president tasks far-right FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl with forming new government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen gave the green light to far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl to attempt and form the new ruling coalition after the two met in Vienna on Monday.
Austria's far-right handed mandate to form next government
The collapse of coalition talks last weeks has could lead to the far-right at the head of the Austrian government for the first time in the post-war era.
Who is Herbert Kickl? The Trump-like politician could be the first far-right leader in Austria since WWII
Attempts to form a government without the far-right Freedom Party collapsed in recent days, more than three months after it won a parliamentary election.
Austrian far right leader Kickl calls for 'honest politics' in talks
Austrian far right leader Herbert Kickl outlined key conditions for coalition negotiations with the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) on Tuesday, stating that the ÖVP must share his commitment to "honest politics.
Austria: Herbert Kickl's rise to 'People's Chancellor'
Following failed coalition negotiations in Austria, a path to power is now opening up for the right-wing Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl. The 56-year-old holds some radical views, such as on migration.
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Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945
Even so, according to polls, the FPÖ will do still better if snap elections are held. Kronen Zeitung, Austria’s ...
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How Austria’s far-right FPÖ navigated 40 years of coalition highs and corruption scandals
Austria’s far-right FPÖ, currently negotiating its return to government, has a history of short-lived coalitions marred by ...
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Austria's FM Schallenberg to take over as caretaker chancellor
Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor from Friday, as the far right seeks ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
Austria could soon have its first government led by the far right since World War II. President Alexander Van der Bellen has ...
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria ...
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Austria's far-right FPÖ nears power as conservatives open to talks
The conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) is prepared to engage in negotiations with the far-right Freedom Party of ...
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AUSTRIA: ÖVP Ldr Accepts FPÖ Invite, Coalition Talks Could Start This Afternoon
Christian Stocker, acting federal chairman of the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) has confirmed that he will accept right-wing populist Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl's invite to ...
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 ...
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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.