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 "govern Austria honestly" as he prepares for talks on a potential coalition.
Austrian far right gets mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II
The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.
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 Receives Mandate to Form New Government
Austria's far-right and conservative parties have previously shared power but always with the Freedom Party in a junior role.
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 months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.
Austrian President Tasks Far-Right Leader With Forming Government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) on Monday with forming a coalition government after a centrist bid to assemble one without the FPO collapsed unexpectedly over the weekend.
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 ...
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Ambassador Theatre Group Announces New Vienna Project
ATG Entertainment has announced plans to build a new state of the art performing arts space in Vienna. The project, to be ...
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Austria's Freedom Party gets mandate
The leader of Austria's Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to try to form a new government, which would be the first ...
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Vienna and new elections could be combined
A new municipal council and state parliament will be elected in Vienna this year. Events in the federal government are now ...
Austrian president to meet with right-wing Freedom Party after failed coalition attempts
Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria waves to supporters, in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, after polls closed in the country's national election.
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Austrian People’s Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns, news agency reports
Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns, news agency reports.
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Snow causes flight cancellations to Vienna and Graz
The winter weather is causing air traffic restrictions and flight cancellations at many European airports. A flight to Graz ...
Austrian Chancellor Nehammer says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time. The announcement came after the People’s ...