Van der Bellen Talks with Party Leaders as Options Remain Open

Austria’s political future remains uncertain after the FPÖ abandoned its bid to form a government and other parties returned to talks.
Van der Bellen Explores New Paths After Coalition Talks Fail

Van der Bellen outlined four options now available after the collapse of the second coalition talks:
FPÖ-ÖVP Coalition Talks Collapse

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl submitted his resignation as government negotiator in the afternoon at the Hofburg.
FPÖ Proposes New Coalition Offer with Key Ministries

The FPÖ is still insisting on retaining both the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Finance.
FPÖ and ÖVP Leaders Say Talks Will Continue Despite Tensions

Speculation had been mounting that the talks were on the verge of breaking down, with key sticking points still unresolved.
FPÖ and ÖVP Leaders Meet President as Coalition Looks Unlikely

The meetings, reportedly held separately, follow the latest round of talks that appears to have yielded no results.
Austria Records Worst-Ever Score in Corruption Index

Transparency International Austria chairwoman Bettina Knötzl described the result as ‘shameful’ and called for stronger measures to combat corruption.
FPÖ and ÖVP Resume Coalition Talks Despite Disagreements

Earlier, significant disagreements had occurred, with the main point of contention being the distribution of ministerial posts.
FPÖ-ÖVP Coalition in Doubt as Talks Enter ‘Difficult Phase’

The coalition negotiations between the two parties have reportedly reached a standstill, with key issues still unresolved.
Thousands Rally in Vienna Against FPÖ Coalition Negotiations

The timing of the protest coincided with the 25th anniversary of Austria’s first ÖVP-FPÖ coalition, inaugurated on 4 February 2000.