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.
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.
Leitkultur: Stricter Measures for ‘Integration Refusers’
The concept of Austrian Leitkultur, or dominant culture, is a cornerstone of ‘Plan Austria,’ a policy programme of Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s People’s Party (ÖVP) set to run until 2030.
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.