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.
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.
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.
Austria's far right set to lead government for the first time since Second World War
Kickl, the leader of Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is set to take power as the country’s next chancellor in a coalition with the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) after he was asked Monday to form the country’s next government.
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.
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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Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945
Even so, according to polls, the FPÖ will do still better if snap elections are held. Kronen Zeitung, Austria’s ...
Demonstration against possible far-right government in Austria
Dozens of organizations representing civil society plan to protest in Vienna on Thursday against a possible government led by ...
Verbund Says It Has $103 Billion Solution for Austria’s Malaise
The chief executive officer of Austria’s most valuable listed company urged legislators negotiating a new government to stick ...
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Far-right Austria braces for first punishment from EU
BRUSSELS — As Austria teeters on the brink of forming its first far-right-led government since World War II, the most ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Vibrant Chinese opera incorporates cross-cultural exchange in Vienna
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