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Far-right Freedom Party of Austria tasked with forming government

Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen has officially tasked the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) with forming a government. Van der Bellen made the announcement at a press conference in Vienna on Monday after a meeting with FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl.

The Forward on MSN · 1d

Far-right party founded by former Nazis is tapped to lead Austria’s government

The Freedom Party won the most votes in national elections in September, but a group of more moderate parties engaged in months-long negotiations to block it from taking power.

NBC News · 2d

Leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party has been asked to form a government

The Austrian president has asked Herbert Kickl, the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party, to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government in Austria since World War II.

Austria, foreign minister

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

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

Las Vegas Sun · 8h

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country's interim leader

The Austrian president's office says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition gover

Reuters on MSN · 8h

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.

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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.

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Austria: Herbert Kickl's rise to 'People's Chancellor'

Following failed coalition negotiations in Austria, a path to power is now opening up for the right-wing Freedom Party leader ...

DPA International on MSN2d

Germany's far-right AfD welcomes mandate for Freedom Party of Austria

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has welcomed the mandate received by the far-right Freedom Party of ...

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 ...

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Austria: Freedom Party path to power may boost EU far right

Austria's Freedom Party could lead the country's next government in a historic first, giving far-right politicians more power ...

A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters

VIENNA, Austria — A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of ...

devdiscourse11h

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, ...

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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