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.
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.
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.
Austria's far right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War II
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government in Austria since World War II.
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 government. Herbert Kickl, the leader of the right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ),
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 ...
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 ...
Austria: Herbert Kickl's rise to 'People's Chancellor'
Following failed coalition negotiations in Austria, a path to power is now opening up for the right-wing Freedom Party leader ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
VIENNA, Austria — A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of ...
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: 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 ...
Austria Far Right, Conservatives Face 'Difficult' Coalition Talks
Austria's far right, tasked for the first time with trying to form a government, warned on Tuesday of a "difficult" mission ...
Austria's far-right Freedom Party tasked with forming a government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said he has tasked the far-right Freedom Party with forming a government. The ...
Austrian foreign minister to take over as caretaker chancellor
VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor on Friday from Karl ...