ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS Plan to Form a Coalition Government
Following the meeting, Van der Bellen stated that he felt “something has really progressed.”
NEOS Expected to Rejoin Coalition Talks
It remains unclear how far the ÖVP and SPÖ are willing to accommodate NEOS demands, particularly on pension reform.
Nazi Memorabilia Discovered in Forest Lodge of Senior FPÖ Official
Rene Schimanek has come under scrutiny from the authorities over his alleged connections to an extremist German group.
ÖVP and SPÖ ‘In Talks’ as Austria’s Political Future Remains Open
The two establishment parties are reportedly back at the negotiating table after the FPÖ ended its bid to form a government.
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.