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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 government. Van der Bellen made the announcement at a press conference in Vienna on Monday after a meeting with FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl.

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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 in the EU.

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Far-right party founded by former Nazis is tapped to lead Austria’s government

The Freedom Party won the most votes in national elections in September, but a group of more moderate parties engaged in months-long negotiations to block it from taking power.

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Germany's far-right AfD welcomes mandate for Freedom Party of Austria

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has welcomed the mandate received by the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) to form a government in Vienna. The AfD's candidate for chancellor,

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Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power

After doubling their votes and winning the September election, Austria's right wing Freedom Party has a shot at governance.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Austria Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Prospects for the Far Right

The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to ...

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

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, seen by many as the most pro-Russia leader of any EU country, hailed a “historic ...

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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, ...

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Far right on brink of power in Austria, 3 months after election win

Austria is set to become the latest European Union nation to turn to the far right for leadership. The Freedom Party of Austria, founded in the 1950s by former Nazis, is about to take power after ...

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Austria: Foreign minister to be interim leader as Freedom Party finalises coalition, Nehammer to step down on Friday

President Alexander Van der Bellen’s office said in a statement that the head of state will formally task Schallenberg with ...

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