FPÖ and ÖVP Begin Coalition Talks
The prospect of an FPÖ-led government has sparked huge public outcry, including a large protest in Vienna on Thursday evening.
ÖVP Agrees to Coalition Talks with FPÖ
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl extended the invitation on Tuesday, a day after President Van der Bellen asked him to form a government.
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.
NEOS Withdraws from Coalition Talks
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger said neither the ÖVP nor the SPÖ had accepted NEOS’ proposed reforms to address Austria’s economic crisis.
ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS Meet as Coalition Talks Progress
ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer was tasked with forming Austria’s next government by President Alexander Van der Bellen last month.
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.