Schallenberg Urges Unity in First Speech as Interim Leader
In his speech, Schallenberg stressed the importance of safeguarding Austria’s democracy and reaffirmed its commitment to the EU.
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.
Nehammer Resigns as Chancellor of Austria and ÖVP Leader
Karl Nehammer is stepping down as Chancellor and ÖVP leader “in the coming days” following the breakdown of coalition talks with the SPÖ.
OMV Terminates Gas Contract with Russia
The energy firm says it has fully replaced Russian gas with alternative sources and there are no supply risks.
Austria Stops Syrian Asylum Applications
The move comes in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime after more than 50 years in power and over a decade of civil war.
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.
ÖVP and SPÖ Begin Coalition Talks
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was tasked with forming a government by President Alexander Van der Bellen earlier this week.
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.”