Austria's far-right led coalition talks: what are the challenges?
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which won September's parliamentary election with 29% of the vote, is due to start coalition talks with the conservative People's Party (OVP) this week aimed at creating the country's first FPO-led government.
Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks
VIENNA - Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl said on Tuesday that he planned to invite the conservative People's Party for coalition talks. Kickl's announcement came one day after he was given a mandate by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen to form a new government.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945
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The far-right, pro- Israel Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) has been tasked with forming a government for the first time, ...
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 ...
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Ukraine's Western Support in Jeopardy amid Government Turmoil
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