Inside Austria: Collapse of coalition talks will bring relief for foreigners and workers
In this week’s Inside Austria, we look at why the FPÖ-ÖVP coalition talks collapsed, what alternative government options are on the table, and how Austria’s political crisis is affecting the budget. Plus,
Austrian coalition talks led by far-right FPÖ break down
The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) had been tasked with leading negotiations to form a government in Vienna after previous negotiations fell apart. View on euronews
Austria’s Conservatives Trapped: Coalition or Collapse?
The party’s inability to forge a coalition of the centre now threatens not only its future but also Austria’s democratic fabric. A robust, democratic centre-right is vital to political stability. If the ÖVP cannot recover, who will represent Austria’s conservative democratic voters? And where will they turn?
Attempt to form Austria's first government led by far right collapses
Talks to form Austria's first coalition government led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) collapsed on Wednesday, days after the FPO's negotiations with the conservative People's Party (OVP) ground to a halt,
Explainer-What Next After Austrian Coalition Talks Led by Far Right Collapse?
Despite going into the talks with similar objectives on tax and stemming illegal immigration, the two rival right-wing parties clashed over the European Union, sanctions on Russia
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Averting a Far-Right Chancellor for Now
The plan by the far-right Freedom Party to run Austria was halted by a disagreement over who would lead the all-important Interior Ministry.
Austrian far-right's bid for power falls apart as coalition talks end
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) said on Wednesday that talks on forming a governing coalition with the conservative People's Party (ÖVP) have collapsed. The talks have been on shaky ground for days as the two parties bickered over a range of issues,
Austrian Social Democrat party prepares for new coalition talks
Austria's Social Democrats (SPÖ) are preparing for renewed coalition negotiations with the conservative People's Party (ÖVP) on forming a government, the SPÖ leader said on Thursday, after talks failed between the ÖVP and far-right broke down a day earlier.
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FPÖ rails against “values course” for after-school care workers
Because childcare workers in Amstetten are required to attend further training courses on the practices of other cultures, ...
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FPÖ Offer to ÖVP: Kickl Insists on Interior and Finance Ministry in Coalition Negotiations
Regardless of the positions, there was continued criticism from the ÖVP towards the Freedom Party. Secretary General ...
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Austrian parties haggle over ministries with coalition on the brink
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the conservative People's Party (ÖVP) are squabbling over who gets to take ...
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In one municipality, the election has already been decided
A new municipal council will be elected in 284 Styrian municipalities on March 23 - in one of them everything has already ...
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
FPÖ-ÖVP coalition talks collapse, Vienna’s ÖVP leader faces embezzlement charges, and police investigate attempted child abductions—plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
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Austria could turn its back on European missile shield pact
Dropping the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative would appease the far-right FPÖ in Austria's new government.
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Far-right leaders convene in Madrid for Patriots for Europe meeting
European far-right leaders convened in Madrid on Saturday, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hailing the "tornado" ...
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Coalition negotiations in Austria: Right-wing government to implement drastic austerity measures
The far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP), currently negotiating a coalition government in the Alpine state, are planning massive attacks on the ...
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Austria’s central bank chief: Don’t fear the far right
VIENNA — Europe should chill: There are no signs that an Austrian government under the leadership of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) would be economically reckless, the country’s central bank ...
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SPÖ and Greens: Rosenkranz employee unacceptable
Investigations have been launched against a high-ranking employee of Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) for allegedly having links to a ...