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.
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.
Austria's polarising far-right leader bids to become chancellor
He is so abrasive that he has one of Austria's lowest personal approval ratings, but far-right chief Herbert Kickl's strategic cunning helped his party to its first ever national election win and he now has a chance to become its first chancellor.
Austria's far-right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War Two
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 Two.
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
How Austria Could Get Its First Far-Right Chancellor Since World War II
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.
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.
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Far-right Austria braces for first punishment from EU
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A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
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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 ...
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 ...
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Austria's president tasks far right to form govt in historic first
Austria's president tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a government Monday, in a historic move after ...
Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
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Lifespan on show to the world at ESQR award ceremony in Austria
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A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member Austria. Here’s why it matters
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Alligatoah Concert on Friday Affects Traffic in Vienna
One day left until the Alligatoah concert in the federal capital. The ARBÖ has already taken a look ahead in terms of the roads: "Many of his fans don't want to miss the chance to see their idol live, ...