Kurz Cleared of False Evidence Charge, Bonelli’s Conviction Stands
OLG Vienna on Monday hears appeals by ex-Chancellor Kurz and Bernhard Bonelli over suspended sentences for false testimony in the Ibiza inquiry.
FPÖ Accuses ÖVP of “Deep Black State,” Calls for Investigation
FPÖ demands a parliamentary investigative committee into the ÖVP, citing alleged “deep state” tactics and the Pilnacek death and pandemic measures.
Greens, ÖVP, NEOS Fined Over €100K for Social Media Posts
Austria’s ÖVP, NEOS, and Greens fined over €100K for illegal party donations via social media posts. Legal reform planned to clarify regulations.
FPÖ: “Austria Is Broke”
Austria’s opposition parties criticize the government’s draft budget as unfair and harmful.
Vienna to Remain Under SPÖ-NEOS Coalition Government
Vienna’s SPÖ will form a new city government with NEOS, continuing the red-pink coalition. Talks start Tuesday, with a three-week target for finalizing the deal.
SPÖ and NEOS Begin Coalition Talks in Vienna
SPÖ and NEOS begin Vienna coalition talks with a constructive meeting. NEOS express interest in continuing the partnership; FPÖ excluded from talks.
Vienna’s SPÖ to Begin Coalition Talks
Vienna’s SPÖ plans to start coalition negotiations next week, aiming to form a new government before summer.
Vienna Election 2025: SPÖ Wins with 39.4%, FPÖ Surges to 20.4%
Projection shows SPÖ winning Vienna with 39.4%, FPÖ at 20.4%, Greens steady; ÖVP collapses to 9.6%, NEOS post record high—district results pending.
Vienna Votes Sunday: 1.4 Million Elect City and District Councils
Approximately 1.4 million people are called upon to decide the future composition of the Vienna’s City Council (Gemeinderat) and State Parliament (Landtag).
Biggest 2025 Mayoral Candidates and Their Key Promises
Vienna votes on 27 April 2025: meet the top five mayoral contenders and see how record‑low turnout plus 611 000 non‑citizen residents could sway the result.