FPÖ Tasked with Forming Government: Reactions
As the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) begins the process of forming Austria’s next government, the news has prompted a variety of reactions.
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.
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.
Austrian Parliament Lifts Immunity of FPÖ Leader
The move comes as an inquiry focuses on the FPÖ’s party financing and advertising practices.
Google Reveals Austria’s Top Searches of 2024
Users in Austria have turned to Google this year with searches reflecting a mix of sport, politics and pop culture.
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.
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.
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.