Austria's three-party government takes office, shutting out far right
Austria's first three-party coalition since the aftermath of World War Two took office on Monday, ending the country's longest-ever wait for a new government and keeping the Russia-friendly, far-right Freedom Party (FPO) out of power.
Austrian parties agree on coalition government without far-right party
The Freedom Party has sought to join the rising tide of hard-right movements across Europe by tapping into voter anger over immigration, inflation and the European Union’s influence.
Austrian Conservative Stocker Sworn in as Head of Coalition Government
Stocker took the oath of office at a ceremony hosted by President Alexander Van der Bellen, with the rest of the cabinet due to follow. The OVP will head the interior and defence
Austria's three-party government takes office, keeping far right from power
Austria's centrist coalition government, the first three-party alliance since the aftermath of World War Two, took office on Monday, ending Austria's longest-ever wait for a new government and keeping the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) in opposition.
Austria's new government takes office after a 5-month wait for a new administration
Christian Stocker has been sworn in as Austrian chancellor as the country’s new government takes office after a five-month wait for a new administration
New three-party coalition takes office in Austria
Austria's new three-party coalition government comprising the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the liberal NEOS was sworn in on Monday, ending months of political deadlock in the Alpine nation.
Moderate Dems hatch comeback plan that distances party from far-left politics and ‘embraces patriotism’
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Austria's far-right party leader criticises EU for its intentions towards Ukraine
Herbert Kickl, the leader of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ), has sharply criticised the EU for its policy towards Ukraine. Source: Kickl in a statement on Monday, as reported by European Pravda ...
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Austria’s far right eyes chancellor’s office despite failed coalition talks
VIENNA — Herbert Kickl’s bid to become Austria’s first far-right chancellor since World War II and enact a Trump-style shake-up of the country stalled after coalition talks collapsed this week.
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Carinthian Freedom Party calls for a special parliamentary session
Following the tragic attack in Villach, the Freedom Party is calling for a special session of the Carinthian state parliament ...
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Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party
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 (FPO), five months after the FPO won the ...
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Austria moves towards centrist coalition deal after far right fails
VIENNA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Austria's two biggest centrist parties are moving quickly towards a coalition deal without the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after it failed to form a government ...
Often election underdogs, Independent and minor party candidates say they shake up the 2025 Ontario vote
Hundreds of candidates are running in the 2025 Ontario election without the support of one of the four major political ...