Austrian conservatives start coalition talks with far-right party
Austria's far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) began coalition talks with the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the latter said on Thursday, after the failure of previous parties to form a government.
Austrian nationalist party leader rumored to be in talks to form government
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's right-wing Freedom Party, met with President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday, further fueling rumors that he will be asked to form a government.
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 demands conservatives be 'honest' in coalition talks
Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl called on the conservative People's Party (OVP) to be "honest" in their imminent coalition talks or face the prospect of a snap election, with his support still rising and the OVP's falling.
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 leader meets president as expectations mount he will be asked to form government
Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl is meeting the country’s president as expectations mount that he will be tasked with trying to form a new government, which would be the first led by the far right since World War II.
Austrian president tasks far-right leader Kickl with forming government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Monday he had tasked far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl with forming a coalition government after a centrist attempt to assemble a coalition without the FPO collapsed.
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 Far-Right Leader to Invite Conservatives to Hold Coalition Talks
Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl confirmed on Tuesday he plans to invite the conservative People's Party (OVP) to hold coalition talks after he was tasked with forming a coalition government.
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 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.
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Tens of thousands turn out to oppose far-right party in Austria
Tens of thousands of people protested in Vienna on Thursday against the formation of a government led by the far-right ...
Austrian far-right party tasked with forming coalition
Austria's president Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with ...
Austrian foreign minister Schallenberg takes over as caretaker chancellor
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was sworn in as caretaker chancellor on Friday, succeeding fellow ...
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Austrian People’s Party Seeks Talks with Viktor Orban’s Ally
Christian Stocker, newly appointed chairman of OVP, announces openness to coalition talks with Freedom Party (FPO).
Austrian People’s Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian People’s Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the ...
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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Thousands rally against possible far-right government in Austria
Several thousand people have protested in Vienna on Thursday against the formation of a government led by the far-right ...