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

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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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” …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Coalition Party Talks Form Der Kickl Fpo

2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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5 months, 1 week 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 …

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5 months, 1 week 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 …

Europe Party Austria Leader Kickl Fpo Ovp

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Austria's Far Right on the Brink of Historic Victory in Sunday Elections?

Al Jazeera

Austria's far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) appears set to win the upcoming elections, with polls showing strong support for the party. However, the FPO's stance on immigration and the war in Ukraine remains a major concern for the EU. The party's leader, Herbert Kickl, supports a constitutional amendment recognizing two sexes and a return to greater racial homogeny, which …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance

Al Jazeera

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis also join as Hungary takes on EU presidency. Austria’s far-right Freedom Party, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz and the populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis are forming a new alliance in the European Parliament. ‘New era’ “A new era begins here, and the first, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Austria’s far-right lawmakers walk out of Zelenskyy speech

Al Jazeera

The far-right politicians said they were protesting against the speech because it violated Austria’s principle of neutrality. Lawmakers from the pro-Russia, far-right Freedom Party have walked out of the lower house of Austria’s parliament during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “It is sad that the FPO is the only party in parliament that takes our ever-lasting neutrality seriously, …

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2 years ago

’Did a Union Minister make personal calls..’ Congress to govt on Adani FPO

Live Mint

The Congress on 18 February questioned the Modi government if a Union Minister had made personal calls to five-six of the most well-known business persons to invest their personal funds in the FPO. While posing a set of three questions to the government as part of the party's "Hum Adani ke Hain Kaun" series, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked …

Congress Indian Union Stock Investors Minister Gautam Adani

2 years, 1 month ago

Hum Adani ke hain kaun | Congress makes a jibe at PM Modi’s silence over Adani saga

The Hindu

The Congress, questioning the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the alleged Adani Group “stock scam”, has decided to pose three questions every day to Mr. Modi on the issue. He said Mr. Modi’s silence on the scam had forced the party to start a series of campaigns named HAHK — Hum Adani ke hain kaun. Quoting Mr. Modi’s …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Adani Group crisis updates: Adani Enterprises shares at lowest since Mar'22

Hindustan Times

Adani-Hindenburg issue updates: Billionaire Gautam Adani, facing allegations of pulling off the 'largest fraud' in corporate history, on Thursday issued a video message to investors, explaining the decision behind his flagship firm, Adani Enterprises, withdrawing a fully subscribed follow-on public offer. But considering the volatility of the market seen yesterday, our board strongly felt that it wouldn't have been morally …

Adani Group Crisis

2 years, 1 month ago

Congress takes a dig at Gautam Adani, speaking like ’prime mentor’

Live Mint

The Congress party took a dig at Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani after the billionaire shared an emotional message for investors on Thursday. The grand-old party said Adani speaking of being "morally correct" is like his "Prime Mentor" preaching humility, sobriety, and large-heartedness. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on Twitter, "Adani speaking of being morally correct is …

Congress Investors Adani Fpo Prime Mentor

2 years, 1 month ago

Adani group loses $48 billion since January 25; FPO takes a hit in light of Hindenburg report

The Hindu

Adani Enterprises Ltd began a record $2.45 billion secondary share sale for retail investors on Friday, as a heavy selloff in Adani group companies intensified after an attack by a U.S.-based short seller. In its report, Hindenburg said key listed Adani Group companies had “substantial debt”, putting the conglomerate on a “precarious financial footing”, and that “sky-high valuations” had pushed …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his government toppled as parliament passes no-confidence vote

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 Austrian parliament has voted …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Sebastian Kurz: No-confidence vote removes Austria’s chancellor

Al Jazeera

Far-right and centre-left parties force Sebastian Kurz from office after his government coalition imploded in scandal. Austria‘s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been removed from office in a vote of no confidence among legislators, despite his centre-right Austrian People’s Party performing well in European elections last weekend. It is the latest twist in a political crisis that has wracked Austria since …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Austria’s right-wing government implodes in scandal

Al Jazeera

All FPO-ministers will be replaced by technocrats as Austria gets a minority government for the first time ever. And now the people have understood their character.” ‘Saviour and victim’ The video scandal has caused a government crisis and it is hard to keep track of the events since it was published. Not only did Heinz-Christian Strache and Johann Gudenus resign, …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Austria’s vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache resigns over corruption allegations from secret video

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 vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Austria far-right leader under fire over filmed contract scandal

Al Jazeera

Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache told to quit after allegations he promised public contracts for political help. Heinz-Christian Strache, Austria‘s vice chancellor and leader of the far-right Freedom Party, has been filmed apparently discussing state contracts to an individual posing as a representative of a Russian oligarch in return for political backing. 190501175832625 In the covert video, Strache and party colleague …

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

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

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

Austria faces political crisis amid economic struggles

Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government

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

Snap Austrian elections loom as chancellor resigns and coalition talks collapse

New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right

Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse

Far-right party makes historic breakthrough in Austria poll

Far-right party makes historic breakthrough in Austria poll

Austria's Far Right on the Brink of Historic Victory in Sunday Elections?

‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance

Austria’s far-right lawmakers walk out of Zelenskyy speech

’Did a Union Minister make personal calls..’ Congress to govt on Adani FPO

Hum Adani ke hain kaun | Congress makes a jibe at PM Modi’s silence over Adani saga

Adani Group crisis updates: Adani Enterprises shares at lowest since Mar'22

Congress takes a dig at Gautam Adani, speaking like ’prime mentor’

Adani group loses $48 billion since January 25; FPO takes a hit in light of Hindenburg report

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his government toppled as parliament passes no-confidence vote

Sebastian Kurz: No-confidence vote removes Austria’s chancellor

Austria’s right-wing government implodes in scandal

Austria’s vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache resigns over corruption allegations from secret video

Austria far-right leader under fire over filmed contract scandal