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.
Austria: Foreign minister to be interim leader as Freedom Party finalises coalition, Nehammer to step down on Friday
President Alexander Van der Bellen’s office said in a statement that the head of state will formally task Schallenberg with ...
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 ...
Austria Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Prospects for the Far Right
The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member Austria. Here’s why it matters
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, seen by many as the most pro-Russia leader of any EU country, hailed a “historic ...
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, ...
Liberals quit coalition talks in Austria, throwing process into turmoil
The Neos party's move raises serious doubts about the future of the coalition talks and buoys the eurosceptic, ...