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.
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.
ÖVP-Green Government Sees Record Drop in Public Trust
According to the APA/OGM Trust Index, the current government has experienced a record-breaking drop in trust since an initial upswing in 2020.
ÖVP and SPÖ Rule Out Coalition with Far-Right Freedom Party
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are “reasonable voices” within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Nine Parties Confirmed for Austrian Elections
On 29 September, the ballot will feature four smaller parties along with the five parties currently in parliament.
Austria’s Main Political Parties Explained
Our guide to the main political parties in Austria ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections in September 2024.