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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
Austria could soon have its first government led by the far right since World War II. President Alexander Van der Bellen has ...
Austrian far-right leader meets president, seeking coalition mandate
The leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) met President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday expecting to be tasked ...
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Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg announced as interim Federal Chancellor
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen announced Wednesday that Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg of the Austrian ...
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It was less than two months that Alexander Schallenberg ruled Austria as chancellor. Now there will be a few more days, or ...
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Austria's Political Shift: Schallenberg Steps In
Alexander Schallenberg is set to lead Austria temporarily as the Freedom Party attempts to form a new coalition government, ...
Austria Far-Right Nears Historic Rule With Path to Form Cabinet
Austria’s far-right leader Herbert Kickl received a mandate from President Alexander Van der Bellen to form a government, ...
Austria's far right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War II
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ...