Van der Bellen Talks with Party Leaders as Options Remain Open
Austria’s political future remains uncertain after the FPÖ abandoned its bid to form a government and other parties returned to talks.
FPÖ-ÖVP Coalition in Doubt as Talks Enter ‘Difficult Phase’
The coalition negotiations between the two parties have reportedly reached a standstill, with key issues still unresolved.
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.
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.
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.
Over 80% of Austrians Support Measures to Combat Climate Crisis
Three-quarters of the 1,000 respondents also expressed their intention to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours in the future.
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.
Austria’s Non-Citizens Can Vote Symbolically
“Pass Egal” (Passport Irrelevant) allows approximately 1.5 million non-Austrian citizens of voting age to cast a ballot symbolically for the September 29 elections.
Linz Mayor Resigns Over Job Interview Affair
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
