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.
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 far right set to form government for the first time
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked the far right Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl with leading the formation of a new government.
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 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.
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 Ukraine.
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’s political mainstream.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country’s interim leader
The Austrian president's office says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader while ...
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Austrian government in turmoil as Nehammer steps down
Herbert Kickl, the leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, has been mandated by President Van der Bellen to form a new ...
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Talks on a new 3-party Austrian government collapse as the smallest party pulls out
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. The talks had ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country 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 “an historic victory” for the Freedom Party after Austria's elections in September. Dutch ...
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Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
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 Party and ...
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Talks on forming new Austrian government collapse as smallest party pulls out
Talks on forming a new three-party government in Austria have collapsed as the smallest of the prospective coalition partners pulled the plug on negotiations. The talks had dragged on since ...