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.
Kickl to Van der Bellen: FPÖ is Ready to Lead
On Friday, Kickl was the first party leader to meet with the Federal President following the National Council election.
Thousands Protest in Vienna Following FPÖ Election Victory
The stated aim of the protest was to send a clear message before coalition negotiations, urging against FPÖ involvement in government.
Austrian President Silent on Inviting FPÖ to Form a Government
Alexander Van der Bellen had earlier hinted that he might not automatically give Herbert Kickl the job, even if the FPÖ won.
Nehammer Supports FPÖ to Lead Coalition Talks
Speaking to journalists, the Austrian Chancellor stated that it is customary for the election winner to lead exploratory talks on forming a coalition.
Radical Openness: Visiting Vienna’s Children’s Museum
As Vienna’s children’s museum Zoom marks its 30th anniversary, director Andrea Zsutty reflects on how art and play can unite communities and reshape cultural institutions.
FPÖ Victory Sparks Mixed Reactions
The FPÖ victory has sparked mixed reactions from political and cultural figures across Europe, from praise to condemnation.
What the FPÖ Stands For
This is what the Freedom Party (FPÖ), the winner of Austria’s parliamentary elections, stands for in immigration, economy, and social policy.
Austria Votes in Crucial Parliamentary Election
Austrians head to the polls today in closely contested parliamentary elections, with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) likely to win for the first time.
Every Second Election Poster in Vienna Vandalised
Gewista, the company managing advertising spaces, says it has responded to around 1,000 incidents of vandalised election posters.