ÖVP-Green Government Sees Record Drop in Public Trust
According to the APA/OGM Trust Index, the current government has experienced a record-breaking drop in trust since an initial upswing in 2020.
ÖVP and SPÖ Rule Out Coalition with Far-Right Freedom Party
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are “reasonable voices” within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Austria’s Non-Citizens Can Vote Symbolically
“Pass Egal” (Passport Irrelevant) allows approximately 1.5 million non-Austrian citizens of voting age to cast a ballot symbolically for the September 29 elections.
FPÖ Files Complaint Over Hitler Comparison Video
The FPÖ argues that the comparison is “unfounded” and that the video, produced by the platform Demokratie Österreich, trivialises Nazism.
New Security Rules Proposed After Failed Taylor Swift Terror Plot
The call for stricter rules on security staff came after an alleged terrorist plan was stopped at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
FPÖ Leads as Austria’s Election Polls Show Little Change
The right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) remains ahead in the polls as Austria’s parliamentary elections approach on 29 September, followed by the People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ).
Linz Mayor Resigns Over Job Interview Affair
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
Election Decision Tool Comes Online
Wahlkabine.at helps voters determine their preferred party by asking 25 questions curated by a team of journalists and scientists.
European Forum Alpbach Opens with Calls for Balance in AI and Democracy
The event will run until 30 August, and will focus on issues such as climate, economy and finance, security and democracy.
Green Party Launches Election Campaign with Focus on Climate and Social Issues
As the National Council election approaches, the Green Party is ramping up its campaign efforts despite the summer heat and holiday season. On Wednesday, the Greens unveiled their nationwide campaign tours, signaling their determination to regain momentum in the polls. Secretary-General Olga Voglauer emphasized the situation’s urgency, noting that the party currently sits at 8.5 […]