Dropping the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative would appease the far-right FPÖ in Austria's new government.

Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online ...

Although the centrist parties tried to exclude him, his party has in the past taken part in five governments as a junior partner and is in government in five of Austria’s nine states.

The Austrian People’s Party has nominated its general secretary, Christian Stocker, as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer. Mr Nehammer announced on ...

The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to enter into talks to form a new government. By Christopher F.

Austria's Freedom Party could lead the country's next government, giving far-right politicians more power in the EU. Austria was ahead of the curve when it came to the rise of the far right in Europe.

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a ...

Austria's centrist parties may come to their senses and try a second round of coalition talks, or form a minority government.

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream. By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F.

Austrian People’s Party on Sunday (January 5, 2025) nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Austrian news ...

Austria, the birthplace of Adolf Hitler, looks set to welcome its first far-right Chancellor since World War II, in the form of Freedom Party head Herbert Kickl. This looks less like an anomaly ...