Austria's far-right led coalition talks set to begin, thousands protest
Talks to form a coalition government led by Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) will begin on Friday, the party said on Thursday, as thousands protested in Vienna against the prospect of the country's first FPO-led government.
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's far right calls for 'honesty' in coalition talks
STORY: Josef Binder may get a second chance at seeing his dream Austrian government.He voted for Herbert Kickl's far-right Freedom Party of Austria - or FPO - in the September polls.And the collapse of the country’s centrist coalition talks on Sunday (January 5) has put Kickl in the driving seat.
Austrian conservatives want far-right assurances on Russia in coalition talks
The new, interim leader of Austria's conservatives demanded assurances from the far right on Wednesday that they want to keep Austria free from Russian interference, laying out potential flashpoints as they head into coalition talks.
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 political crisis: Far-right freedom party will begin coalition talks
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party will begin talks to form a governing coalition with the conservative People’s Party.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Far-right Freedom Party gets chance to form government in Austria
Austria’s Freedom Party, which is starting talks to lead the government, opposes sanctions on Russia and the EU’s support for ...
Austria: Freedom Party path to power may boost EU far right
Austria's Freedom Party could lead the country's next government in a historic first, giving far-right politicians more power ...
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 ...
Far-right Freedom Party of Austria tasked with forming government
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen has officially tasked the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) with forming a ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
VIENNA, Austria — A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of ...
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 Political Shift: Schallenberg Steps In
Alexander Schallenberg is set to lead Austria temporarily as the Freedom Party attempts to form a new coalition government, ...