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.
ÖVP and SPÖ Begin Coalition Talks
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was tasked with forming a government by President Alexander Van der Bellen earlier this week.
Nehammer Accepts Mandate to Form New Government
Chancellor Karl Nehammer says the country needs “a stable federal government supported by a broad majority in parliament.”
Van der Bellen Delays Forming Government
Alexander Van der Bellen has met leaders of all five parliamentary parties, but it’s still unclear whom he’ll trust to form a government.
Van der Bellen Continues Talks on New Government
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Green Party head Werner Kogler are meeting the president at Hofburg Palace on Tuesday for talks.
President Meets Party Leaders as Coalition Speculation Continues
The first to meet with Alexander Van der Bellen is Austrian Chancellor and ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer, followed by SPÖ leader Andreas Babler.