Austria’s far-right Freedom Party wins its first national election
The Freedom Party scored the first far-right win in a national parliamentary election in post-World War II Austria on Sunday.
A far-right party with Nazi roots is on the brink of power in Austria
Though small, Austria has for centuries enjoyed outsize influence as a crossroads at the heart of Europe. Its neutral status, ...
Disgruntled young, middle-aged put Austria's far-right FPO in first place
Luca Pirveli grew up in Austria as the son of Georgian refugees, but the 19-year-old believes immigration is out of control ...
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Austria's Political Chess: Coalition Conundrum After Far-Right Victory
Austria's Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, prompts the president to allow the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) to form a coalition ...
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Austria's president takes charge as far right isolated after election victory
The Eurosceptic, Russia-friendly Freedom Party (FPO) won for the first time, but its 29% vote share fell well short of a parliamentary majority. It needs a coalition partner to govern, and other parti ...
Austria’s victorious right-wing Freedom Party scored best with closed-border policies and unrivalled mastery of social media
For jubilant FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, coalition talks must end with him in the chancellery and his party heading government ...
European far right celebrates Austrian election win. But Austria's political future is uncertain
European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party's win in Austria's election.
Austrian leader says far right should have chance to form government
Austria's outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer says the leader of the far-right FPÖ, Herbert Kickl, should be given the first ...