Austrian liberals join talks on forming a centrist coalition government
Austria's conservative People's Party (OVP) and Social Democrats (SPO) said on Friday they had widened their talks aimed at forming a coalition government to include the small, liberal Neos party so as to have a solid majority in parliament.
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.
Coalition talks between the conservative ÖVP and far-right FPÖ in Austria have failed
Regardless of which parties form a government or whether there will be new elections, social cuts, anti-refugee agitation and increasing rearmament spending will be at the centre of the next government’s agenda.
Austria moves towards centrist coalition deal after far right fails
Austria's two biggest centrist parties are moving quickly towards a coalition deal without the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after it failed to form a government, party officials said on Thursday. It would be third time lucky if the conservative People's Party (OVP) and Social Democrats (SPO) managed to strike a deal with some degree of support from smaller centrist parties,
Austrian President Seeks New Path After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is consulting parties in parliament after the failure of coalition talks spearheaded by the far-right Freedom Party. He is exploring options such as a snap election or forming a minority government to move the political process forward domestically.
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 control of the Interior Ministry, as coalition negotiations between the two parties hang in the balance.
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,
Austrian Parties Bring Liberals on Board as They Seek to Form Government
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen gives a press statement after coalition talks between the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) and People's Party (OeVP) ended in Vienna, Austria, February 12, 2025.
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Austrian evangelical leader calls for unity amid political deadlock: 'counteract society’s polarization'
A political stalemate in Austria’s coalition negotiations following last year’s national election reflects, to some extent, ...
Austrian president urges parties to compromise
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has urged a greater spirit of compromise after coalition talks between the ...
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Austrian city in shock after a deadly knife attack as migration comes in spotlight
Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen called the attack “horrific.” “No words can undo the suffering, the horror, the fear. My thoughts are with the family of the deceased victim ...
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Van der Bellen surprisingly cancels for the World Ski Championships
Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen was actually expected to attend the competitions at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach.
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Alexander Van der Bellen wins presidential election in Austria
VIENNA, December 6. /TASS/. Alexander Van der Bellen, an independent candidate and a former leader of the Green political party, won the presidential election in Austria, Interior Minister ...