Styria Votes for New Regional Parliament
Nine parties are listed on the ballot, six of them running nationwide. Voting will close at 4:00 PM
ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS Begin Formal Talks on Historic Coalition
The parties are beginning formal negotiations to form what could be Austria’s first three-party government coalition since 1945.
ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS Begin Formal Coalition Talks
The announcement follows weeks of exploratory talks and marks Austria’s first three-party coalition since 1945.
Green Business: WKÖ’s €17M Ads Funded ÖVP Campaign
The faction accuses the WKÖ of cross-financing the ÖVP’s policies “during election campaign periods.” A WKÖ spokesperson rejected the criticism in a statement to APA.
ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS Meet as Coalition Talks Progress
ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer was tasked with forming Austria’s next government by President Alexander Van der Bellen last month.
Vienna Rejects Sobieski Monument Due to Extremism Fears
In a statement, the city council said the statue could be used to promote xenophobic agitation and anti-Islamic and anti-Turkish sentiments.
Austrian Politicians React to Donald Trump’s Victory in US Election
Trump’s return to the White House has prompted mixed reactions across Austria’s political spectrum, with the FPÖ thrilled by the result.
ÖVP and FPÖ to Govern Vorarlberg Together Again After 15 Years
The new government, consisting of five ÖVP and two FPÖ members, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday
Criticism as Viktor Orbán Visits Austrian Parliament
Orbán was invited by the FPÖ’s Walter Rosenkranz, who was elected president of the National Council – the lower chamber of the Austrian parliament – earlier this month.
No Clear Path Yet for ÖVP-SPÖ Coalition
The initial exploratory talks between Austria’s ÖVP and SPÖ concluded without a clear indication of whether a coalition could be formed.