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.
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.
FPÖ-ÖVP Coalition in Doubt as Talks Enter ‘Difficult Phase’
The coalition negotiations between the two parties have reportedly reached a standstill, with key issues still unresolved.
FPÖ and ÖVP Agree on Budget with Major Public Spending Cuts
The budget plan aims to avoid an EU deficit procedure without introducing tax increases, relying instead on cuts to public spending.
Foreign Minister Schallenberg Appointed Interim Chancellor
The appointment comes just days after Karl Nehammer resigned as head of government following failed coalition talks.
FPÖ Invites ÖVP to Coalition Talks
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl hailed the start of a new political era as he invited the ÖVP to join him as a junior coalition partner.
Van der Bellen Asks FPÖ to Form Government
The FPÖ was initially excluded from coalition talks, despite achieving a historic 29% of the vote in September’s parliamentary elections.