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 uninvited foreigners” could soon give Austria its first government led by the far right since World War II, with a leader who has a provocative style at its helm.
Austrian far right gets mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II
The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.
Austrian Far Right Receives Mandate to Form New Government
Austria's far-right and conservative parties have previously shared power but always with the Freedom Party in a junior role.
Austria's far-right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War Two
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government in Austria since World War Two.
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member Austria. Here’s why it matters
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, seen by many as the most pro-Russia leader of any EU country, hailed a “historic victory” for the Freedom Party after Austria’s elections in September. Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders said his movement was “winning” in Europe.
Austria's Polarising Far-Right Leader Bids to Become Chancellor
He is so abrasive that he has one of Austria's lowest personal approval ratings, but far-right chief Herbert Kickl's strategic cunning helped his party to its first ever national election win and he now has a chance to become its first chancellor.
Austrian far-right leader meets president, likely to be asked to form government
Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl is meeting the country’s president as expectations mount that he will be tasked with trying to form a new government, which would be the first led by the fa
Demonstration against possible far-right government in Austria
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Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country’s interim leader
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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 ...
Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
Austria headed on Sunday towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a centrist ...
Austria's far right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War II
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ...
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 ...