Q&A: Disinformation is a major threat to democracy, ex-Austrian chancellors' spokesperson warns
Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online ...
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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.
What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic’ moment?
In a dramatic swing to the right, Friedrich Merz’s CDU is proposing Germany breaches EU law by closing its borders to ...
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Austria's new government: poised to join Putin's gang
Ever since Herbert Kickl's far-right Freedom Party edged a win in September's legislative elections with 29% of the vote, Austria's centrist politicians have tried to block Kickl from becoming ...
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Austria: New Year's Eve event of Freedom Party of Austria near Vienna
Vösendorf, Austria - January 18, 2025 New Year's Eve event of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPOE) near Vienna with the participation of its chairman Herbert Kickl. Camera: MAX SLOVENCIK.
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Austrian far-right party and conservatives reach budget agreement
Kickl, whose Freedom Party won Austria's parliamentary election in September, received a mandate to try to form a government with the conservative Austrian People's Party a week ago. The latter ...
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Protests against rising far-right party draw tens of thousands in Austria
Tens of thousands of people protested across Austria on Thursday against the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe)'s possible return to power after it was tasked with trying to form a government. While ...
The Economist25d
Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945
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.
Bloomberg L.P.25d
When the Far Right Wins in Hitler’s Birthplace
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 ...
The New York Times26d
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. By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F.
Middle East Eye27d
Pro-Israel and 'antisemitic': Freedom Party of Austria tasked with forming government
The far-right, pro-Israel Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) has been tasked with forming a government for the first time, alarming many in a country which has often struggled to shake its Nazi past.
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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, 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.