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Austria in 'new situation'

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.

Yahoo · 1d

Austria in 'new situation' after far-right leader Kickl asked to form government, analyst says

Lisa Kudrow revealed during an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via People) that she recently discovered a note the late Matthew Perry left for her inside the “Friends” cookie jar, which he gifted her after they wrapped filming the series finale in January 2004. Kudrow wouldn’t reveal what the letter said but mused: “Timing …

Fortune on MSN · 2d

Who is Herbert Kickl? The Trump-like politician could be the first far-right leader in Austria since WWII

Attempts to form a government without the far-right Freedom Party collapsed in recent days, more than three months after it won a parliamentary election.

Austria, foreign minister

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

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 “continuing the management of the chancellery and leading the interim govern

中国日报网 · 22h

Austria's foreign minister steps in as caretaker leader

Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has been named as the country's caretaker chancellor, filling the void left by the resignation of Karl Nehammer at the weekend.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Austrian foreign minister to take over as caretaker chancellor

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor on Friday from Karl Nehammer, who quit when centrist coalition talks collapsed last weekend, President Alexander Van der Bellen's office said on Wednesday.

Austria, coalition talks

Reuters on MSN · 3h

Explainer-Challenges Austria's far right faces in coalition talks

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.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Austrian conservatives want far-right assurances on Russia in coalition talks

The new, interim leader of Austria's conservatives demanded assurances from the far right on Wednesday that they want to keep Austria free from Russian interference, laying out potential flashpoints as they head into coalition talks.

Barron's · 1d

Austria Far Right, Conservatives Face 'Difficult' Coalition Talks

Austria's far right, tasked for the first time with trying to form a government, warned on Tuesday of a "difficult" mission as relations with the conservatives are tense.

The Economist4h

Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945

Even so, according to polls, the FPÖ will do still better if snap elections are held. Kronen Zeitung, Austria’s ...

Austria Makes A Move into The Political Danger Zone With Far-Right Government

Austrian politics has taken a turn, potentially to the far-right, that could usher the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) (with ...

2don MSN

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 ...

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 ...

Austria's Polarising Far-Right Leader Bids to Become Chancellor

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday tasked Kickl, head of the eurosceptic, Russia-friendly Freedom Party ...

AFP on MSN3d

Austria's president tasks far right to form govt in historic first

Austria's president tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a government Monday, in a historic move after ...

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 ...

Courthouse News Service2d

Far right on brink of power in Austria, 3 months after election win

Austria is set to become the latest European Union nation to turn to the far right for leadership. The Freedom Party of Austria, founded in the 1950s by former Nazis, is about to take power after ...

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