Austrian coalition talks led by Freedom Party fail
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Austrian coalition talks led by Freedom Party fail

China Daily  

Head of Austria's far-right Freedom Party Herbert Kickl gives a press statement after ending coalition talks with People's Party in Vienna, Austria, Feb 12, 2025. VIENNA - Efforts to form a coalition government in Austria collapsed on Wednesday after negotiations between the far-right Freedom Party and the conservative People's Party broke down. On Wednesday, Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl announced in a press release that he had returned the mandate to form a government to President Alexander Van der Bellen. However, three-party coalition talks involving the People's Party, the Social Democratic Party, and the NEOS party collapsed in early January.

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Austria’s new government takes office after a record 5-month wait
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Austria’s new government takes office after a record 5-month wait

The Hindu  

Austria’s new government took office on Monday, with Christian Stocker taking over as Chancellor at the head of a previously untried three-party coalition after a record five-month wait for a new administration. “I aspire to be a chancellor for everyone.” This is the country’s first three-party government, bringing together Mr. Stocker’s conservative Austrian People’s Party, the center-left Social Democrats and …

Austria’s new government takes office after a record 5-month wait
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Austria’s new government takes office after a record 5-month wait

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austria’s new government took office on Monday, with Christian Stocker taking over as chancellor at the head of a previously untried three-party coalition after a record five-month wait for a new administration. “I aspire to be a chancellor for everyone.” The end of a long road This is the country’s first three-party government, bringing together Stocker’s conservative Austrian …

Austria is getting a new coalition government without the far-right election winner
1 month ago

Austria is getting a new coalition government without the far-right election winner

The Hindu  

Three parties reached a deal on Thursday to form a new centrist Austrian government, two weeks after a far-right party that won an election in September failed to put together an administration. The conservative Austrian People’s Party, the centre-left Social Democrats and the liberal Neos agreed on a program for a coalition after what Christian Stocker, who is expected to …

3 parties agree to form new Austrian government, 5 months after country’s election
1 month ago

3 parties agree to form new Austrian government, 5 months after country’s election

Hindustan Times  

The three biggest centrist parties in Austria's parliament on signalled on Saturday they were on the verge of agreeing a coalition government, almost five months after an election won by the far-right Freedom Party, which is now sidelined. A deal between the conservative People's Party, Social Democrats and liberal Neos would bring to an end the longest wait for a …

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party
1 month ago

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Al Jazeera  

Three political parties in Austria have announced that they have reached a deal to form a coalition government that excludes the far-right Freedom Party, five months after the FPO won the parliamentary election in September. The soon-to-be-announced three-party government, Austria’s first since the late 1940s, is due to take office next week, provided all parties sign off on the deal, …

Austrian coalition talks led by Freedom Party fail
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Austrian coalition talks led by Freedom Party fail

China Daily  

Head of Austria's far-right Freedom Party Herbert Kickl gives a press statement after ending coalition talks with People's Party in Vienna, Austria, Feb 12, 2025. VIENNA - Efforts to form a coalition government in Austria collapsed on Wednesday after negotiations between the far-right Freedom Party and the conservative People's Party broke down. On Wednesday, Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl announced …

Talks to form Austria's first far-right govt stall
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Talks to form Austria's first far-right govt stall

Raw Story  

Talks to form Austria's first far right-led government stalled on Wednesday, with the negotiating parties airing disagreements over key posts. The far-right Freedom Party -- which topped national polls for the first time ever in September -- has been negotiating with the long-ruling conservative People's Party since early January. But since last week cracks have appeared, with radical FPOe leader …

Western liberals have lessons to learn from Austria’s far-right turn
2 months, 1 week ago

Western liberals have lessons to learn from Austria’s far-right turn

Al Jazeera  

The far-right Freedom Party, founded in the 1950s by a man who had been a senior officer in Hitler’s elite paramilitary SS, is on the verge of taking power in Austria. On January 6, the country’s President Alexander Van der Bellen reluctantly granted FPO leader Herbert Kickl – who is, like Hitler once was, referred to as “the people’s chancellor” …

Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step toward what would be the country’s first post-World War II government led by the far right. Kickl, whose Freedom Party won Austria’s parliamentary election in September, received a mandate to …

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country’s interim leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country’s interim leader

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government, the president’s office said Wednesday. Schallenberg, 55, will take on the duties of outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation over the weekend after his efforts to put together a coalition without …

Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks

China Daily  

Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl gives a statement after he got the mandate to form a government in Vienna, on Jan 7, 2025. VIENNA - Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl said on Tuesday that he planned to invite the conservative People's Party for coalition talks. The Freedom Party came first in Austria's parliamentary election in September, but had …

Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks

China Daily  

Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl gives a statement after he got the mandate to form a government in Vienna, on Jan 7, 2025. VIENNA - Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl said on Tuesday that he planned to invite the conservative People's Party for coalition talks. The Freedom Party came first in Austria's parliamentary election in September, but had …

Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments …

Far-right leader pledges to ‘govern Austria honestly’ and makes demands of potential partner
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right leader pledges to ‘govern Austria honestly’ and makes demands of potential partner

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to “govern Austria honestly” as he prepared for talks on a potential coalition with conservatives who criticized him sharply in the past. That came after the conservative Austrian People’s Party of outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who …

A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters

Associated Press  

VIENNA, Austria — A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of uninvited foreigners” could soon give Austria its first government led by the far right since World War II, with a leader who has a provocative style at its helm. Van der Bellen then called in Kickl – a sharp-tongued …

Austrian far-right leader meets president as expectations mount he will be asked to form government
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austrian far-right leader meets president as expectations mount he will be asked to form government

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl met the country’s president on Monday as expectations mounted that he would be tasked with trying to form a new government, which would be the first led by the far right since World War II. Kickl’s party won Austria’s parliamentary election in September, taking 28.8% of the vote and beating outgoing Chancellor …

Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government

Al Jazeera  

FPO leader Herbert Kickl gets mandate to try to lead a government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with forming a coalition government after a centrist bid to assemble one without the FPO collapsed unexpectedly …

Herbert Kickl: Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Herbert Kickl: Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government

CNN  

Reuters — Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party on Monday with forming a coalition government after a centrist bid to assemble one without the FPO collapsed unexpectedly over the weekend. The announcement marks a dramatic reversal for the president, a former leader of the left-wing Greens who has long been critical of …

Austria faces political crisis amid economic struggles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austria faces political crisis amid economic struggles

India Today  

Austria is heading toward a significant crisis. Coalition Talks Collapse Efforts to form a coalition government between Austria’s two largest centrist parties collapsed on January 4. With no immediate partner available, Austria is left with two likely scenarios: Kickl Forms a Government: President Alexander Van der Bellen may task Kickl with attempting to form a government. Economic Challenges Amplify Political …

Austrian president to meet Freedom Party leader over gov't formation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Austrian president to meet Freedom Party leader over gov't formation

China Daily  

Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen gives a press statement at the Presidential Chancellery after his meeting with Austrian Chancellor and leader of Austria's People's Party Karl Nehammer in Vienna on Jan 5, 2025, after Nehammer had announced to step down. VIENNA - Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said Sunday that he would meet the Freedom Party' leader …

Speculation grows that Austrian far right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government
Trending News
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Speculation grows that Austrian far right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a government. Earlier Sunday, the People’s Party nominated its general secretary, Christian Stocker, as interim leader, but the president said Nehammer would remain chancellor for now. Van …

Austrian Chancellor resigns after talks to form new government fail for 2nd time
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Austrian Chancellor resigns after talks to form new government fail for 2nd time

India Today  

Talks between Austria's two main centrist parties on forming a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party collapsed on Saturday, prompting conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer to announce he would step down. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, a former leader of the Greens, therefore tasked Nehammer with forming a government. SPO leader Andreas Babler confirmed at a news conference that …

Snap Austrian elections loom as chancellor resigns and coalition talks collapse
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Snap Austrian elections loom as chancellor resigns and coalition talks collapse

ABC  

Austria's conservative chancellor says he will step down after talks to form a coalition excluding the leading far-right party broke down. Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Saturday he would resign from the leadership in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats. Far right rise across Europe The coalition talks' collapse three months after September's parliamentary …

New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right

Al Jazeera  

In a major U-turn, Christian Stocker says he will enter into coalition talks with the far right if invited to do so. The European Union country was plunged into political turmoil after conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Saturday broke off talks to form a centrist government without the far right, the party that got the most votes in national elections …

Austria's chancellor Karl Nehammer to step down as coalition talks fail
Trending News
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Austria's chancellor Karl Nehammer to step down as coalition talks fail

Hindustan Times  

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. FILE PHOTO: Austrian Chancellor and head of Peoples Party Karl Nehammer leaves a meeting with President Alexander Van der Bellen in Hofburg Palace in Vienna. The surprise move comes just one …

Austrian Chancellor Nehammer says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
Trending News
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Austrian Chancellor Nehammer says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time. “Unfortunately I have to tell you today that the negotiations have ended and will not be continued by the People’s Party,” said Nehammer, the conservative party’s leader, in a statement on social media. He …

Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse

Al Jazeera  

Nehammer says his People’s Party would not support measures that it believes would harm the economy or new taxes. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign after talks between the country’s biggest centrist parties on forming a government without the far-right Freedom Party collapsed. “After the breakoff of the coalition talks, I am going to do the following: I …

Talks on a new 3-party Austrian government collapse as the smallest party pulls out
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Talks on a new 3-party Austrian government collapse as the smallest party pulls out

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Talks on forming a new three-party government in Austria collapsed Friday as the smallest of the prospective coalition partners pulled the plug on the negotiations. But Neos leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger said she informed Nehammer, Social Democratic leader Andreas Babler and President Alexander Van der Bellen early Friday that her party “won’t continue” talks on becoming a partner in …

Austria's Far-Right Freedom Party Faces Tough Task in Forming Government
5 months, 1 week ago

Austria's Far-Right Freedom Party Faces Tough Task in Forming Government

Al Jazeera  

Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Chancellor Karl Nehammer with forming a government over the objections of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO). The FPO won last month's general election but would need to assemble a coalition to command a majority in parliament and form a government. Other parties have ruled out governing with FPO, and Van der Bellen …

Far-right party makes historic breakthrough in Austria poll
6 months ago

Far-right party makes historic breakthrough in Austria poll

China Daily  

By Julian Shea in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-10-01 18:45 Herbert Kickl, leader and top candidate of right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria is celebrated by supporters as he arrives at the party's election event after exit poll numbers were announced at the Stiegl-Ambulanz restaurant in Vienna, Austria on Sept 29. The leader of Austria's far-right Freedom …

Far-right party makes historic breakthrough in Austria poll
6 months ago

Far-right party makes historic breakthrough in Austria poll

China Daily  

Herbert Kickl, leader and top candidate of right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria is celebrated by supporters as he arrives at the party's election event after exit poll numbers were announced at the Stiegl-Ambulanz restaurant in Vienna, Austria on Sept 29. The leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party, or FPO, says its unprecedented success in the country's parliamentary election has …

Far right in first Austria national election win since Second World War
6 months ago

Far right in first Austria national election win since Second World War

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Freedom Party has secured …

European far right celebrates Austrian election win, but Austria’s political future is uncertain
6 months ago

European far right celebrates Austrian election win, but Austria’s political future is uncertain

LA Times  

Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, celebrates with supporters in Vienna on Sunday after polls closed in the country’s national election. Even though it’s uncertain whether hard-line leader Herbert Kickl will be able to take his vision of a “Fortress Austria” into government, the party’s electoral success could nudge politics further in its direction. He has called …

Freedom Party Makes Historic First Far-Right National Election Win in Austria
6 months ago

Freedom Party Makes Historic First Far-Right National Election Win in Austria

The Hindu  

The Freedom Party secured the first far-right national election victory in Austria since World War II on Sunday, finishing ahead of the governing conservatives. However, its chances of governing were unclear due to the lack of coalition partners. The far right has benefited from frustration over high inflation, the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also built …

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party is headed for its first national election win
6 months ago

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party is headed for its first national election win

LA Times  

Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, in the national broadcaster studio, set up in the parliament building, in Vienna on Sunday after polls closed in the country’s national election. Austria’s far-right Freedom Party was headed for its first win in a national parliamentary election on Sunday, finishing ahead of the governing conservatives after tapping into voters’ anxieties …

Hungary’s Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties
9 months ago

Hungary’s Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday presented a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament. Orbán traveled to Vienna to present the “Patriots for Europe” alliance of his Fidesz party with the Freedom Party and …

Austria to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 29, with far-right gaining traction
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Austria to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 29, with far-right gaining traction

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Austria’s government, nearing the end of its five-year term, announced Wednesday the Alpine country’s next parliamentary election will be held on Sept. 29. This comes in the wake of a narrow win by the far-right Freedom Party over Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s conservative Austrian People’s Party in last week’s European Parliament election which saw hard-right parties achieving major gains …

Austria to hold parliamentary election on Sept.29, with far-right gaining traction
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Austria to hold parliamentary election on Sept.29, with far-right gaining traction

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This comes in the wake of a narrow win …

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party regains national momentum
2 years, 2 months ago

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party regains national momentum

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Nearly four years ago, Austria’s populist far-right Freedom Party was ousted from the national coalition government over a major corruption scandal, and voters punished it at the ballot box. “The Freedom Party always advances or reaches larger groups of voters when there’s a thematic and personality vacuum in the two traditional parties, the People’s Party and the Social …

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party chooses new leader
3 years, 9 months ago

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party chooses new leader

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Austria’s far-right Freedom Party on Monday nominated Herbert Kickl, the country’s combative former interior minister, as its new leader. Kickl, 52, will be the second Freedom Party leader since the resignation in 2019 of Heinz-Christian Strache, who was then Austria’s vice chancellor. Strache led the party for 14 years until his downfall over a video showing him offering …

Austria's far-right Freedom Party chooses new leader
3 years, 9 months ago

Austria's far-right Freedom Party chooses new leader

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Austria s far-right Freedom Party …

Austrian far-right party leader Hofer resigns
3 years, 10 months ago

Austrian far-right party leader Hofer resigns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of Austria's far-right …

Austria’s Sebastian Kurz wins election, projections show
5 years, 6 months ago

Austria’s Sebastian Kurz wins election, projections show

Al Jazeera  

The People’s Party leader was expected to come out on top but faces difficulties forming a coalition. Kurz’s People’s Party was well ahead of the Social Democrats at 21.7 percent, the far-right Freedom Party on 16.7 percent, the Greens on 14 percent, and the liberal Neos 7.8 percent. The vote follows the collapse in May of Kurz’s coalition with the …

Austrian elections: Right-wing leader Sebastian Kurz set to return to power
5 years, 6 months ago

Austrian elections: Right-wing leader Sebastian Kurz set to return to power

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Austrian right-wing leader Sebastian Kurz …

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party loses power after video reveals ties to Russia.
5 years, 10 months ago

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party loses power after video reveals ties to Russia.

Slate  

Austria’s government came crashing down with a bang not a whimper this past weekend following one of the worst political scandals in the country’s recent history. But what makes the recent crisis especially intriguing is that what ultimately triggered it was not the FPÖ’s anti-Semitic, anti-immigrant, and general xenophobic rhetoric, nor an alleged scandal involving Austria’s domestic intelligence agency, nor …

Austrian leader calls an early election amid video scandal
5 years, 10 months ago

Austrian leader calls an early election amid video scandal

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called Saturday for an early election after his vice chancellor resigned over a covertly shot video that showed him apparently promising government contracts to a prospective Russian investor. Kurz said he would ask President Alexander Van der Bellen to set a date for a new election “as soon as possible.” Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, …

Is Austria’s far-right FPO losing support amid Nazi scandals?
7 years ago

Is Austria’s far-right FPO losing support amid Nazi scandals?

Al Jazeera  

Experts warn that the FPO’s apparent loss of support is not a direct result of a recent spate of anti-Semitic scandals. “The FPO’s surge was also not that sudden, and its drop is not unexpected, as it often happens after a protest party enters government,” he told Al Jazeera. In a recent press release, the party’s secretary-general, Harald Vilimsky, dismissed …

Austria: Coalition government with far-right party takes power
7 years, 3 months ago

Austria: Coalition government with far-right party takes power

CNN  

CNN — Austria’s new coalition government, which includes the far-right Freedom Party, was sworn in on Monday as demonstrators protested outside. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a press conference Monday she hoped Austria would remain “an active partner in Europe.” She did not mention the far-right. In a coalition statement following their agreement on Friday, the new government said …

Austria's Coalition Government Includes Party Linked To Ex-Nazis
7 years, 3 months ago

Austria's Coalition Government Includes Party Linked To Ex-Nazis

NPR  

Austria's Coalition Government Includes Party Linked To Ex-Nazis When the Freedom Party was in government before, there was an outcry and Austria was subject to sanctions. In the new government, the Freedom Party controls the Foreign, Interior and Defense ministries, and that's raising concerns in Austria and also abroad. SORAYA SARHADDI NELSON, BYLINE: The last time the Freedom Party was …

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