Austria Tasks Far-Right Leader with Forming Government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), to form a new government after failed coalition attempts and the resignation of Chancellor Nehammer; this could be Austria's first far-right-led government since WWII.
Austria Tasks Far-Right Leader with Forming Government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), to form a new government after failed coalition attempts and the resignation of Chancellor Nehammer; this could be Austria's first far-right-led government since WWII.
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Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned Saturday after coalition talks collapsed due to disagreements over economic policies, leaving Austria to grapple with an €18-24 billion budget shortfall and a worsening economic crisis three months after parliamentary elections.
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned Saturday after coalition talks collapsed due to disagreements over economic policies, leaving Austria to grapple with an €18-24 billion budget shortfall and a worsening economic crisis three months after parliamentary elections.
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44% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Failed Coalition Talks
Following a single day of failed coalition talks with the SPÖ, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on Saturday, leaving Austria facing potential new elections or a coalition with the far-right FPÖ, which gained significant votes in September elections.
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Failed Coalition Talks
Following a single day of failed coalition talks with the SPÖ, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on Saturday, leaving Austria facing potential new elections or a coalition with the far-right FPÖ, which gained significant votes in September elections.
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44% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Nehammer Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4, 2024, after coalition talks with the Social Democrats failed following the September 2023 election victory of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which won 28.8% of the vote, leaving Austria's political landscape highly unstable.
Austrian Chancellor Nehammer Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4, 2024, after coalition talks with the Social Democrats failed following the September 2023 election victory of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which won 28.8% of the vote, leaving Austria's political landscape highly unstable.
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44% Bias Score
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Specter of FPÖ-Led Government
Following the collapse of coalition talks between the ÖVP and SPÖ in Austria on October 28th, 2023, Chancellor Karl Nehammer blamed internal divisions within the SPÖ and ruled out a coalition with the FPÖ, despite pressure from his party's economic wing. The FPÖ, having won the September election, a...
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Specter of FPÖ-Led Government
Following the collapse of coalition talks between the ÖVP and SPÖ in Austria on October 28th, 2023, Chancellor Karl Nehammer blamed internal divisions within the SPÖ and ruled out a coalition with the FPÖ, despite pressure from his party's economic wing. The FPÖ, having won the September election, a...
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64% Bias Score
Austrian Coalition Talks Continue After Neos Withdrawal
Following the Neos party's withdrawal from coalition talks, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen urged the ÖVP and SPÖ to form a government, reiterating his mandate to Chancellor Nehammer despite the FPÖ winning the most votes in the September election; negotiations are set to resume.
Austrian Coalition Talks Continue After Neos Withdrawal
Following the Neos party's withdrawal from coalition talks, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen urged the ÖVP and SPÖ to form a government, reiterating his mandate to Chancellor Nehammer despite the FPÖ winning the most votes in the September election; negotiations are set to resume.
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44% Bias Score
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Following failed attempts to form a government excluding him, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), will become Austria's next Chancellor, a decision prompted by the President after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him.
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Following failed attempts to form a government excluding him, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), will become Austria's next Chancellor, a decision prompted by the President after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him.
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40% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Resigns, Far-Right Party Poised for Power
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned Saturday after coalition talks failed, creating a political crisis that is likely to result in a government led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which won 29% of the vote in September elections.
Austrian Chancellor Resigns, Far-Right Party Poised for Power
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned Saturday after coalition talks failed, creating a political crisis that is likely to result in a government led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which won 29% of the vote in September elections.
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64% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after coalition talks between the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos failed, likely leading to new elections. The FPÖ, which won 29.2% of the vote in September, is projected to gain further support.
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after coalition talks between the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos failed, likely leading to new elections. The FPÖ, which won 29.2% of the vote in September, is projected to gain further support.
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32% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Resigns Following Failed Coalition Talks
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned Saturday following failed coalition talks, leaving Austria without a government after the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ)'s election win with 28.8% of the vote on September 29th.
Austrian Chancellor Resigns Following Failed Coalition Talks
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned Saturday following failed coalition talks, leaving Austria without a government after the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ)'s election win with 28.8% of the vote on September 29th.
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60% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4th, 2024, after coalition talks failed due to the liberal Neos party's withdrawal, potentially leading to early elections or a coalition with the far-right FPÖ which won the September elections.
Austrian Chancellor Resigns After Coalition Talks Collapse
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4th, 2024, after coalition talks failed due to the liberal Neos party's withdrawal, potentially leading to early elections or a coalition with the far-right FPÖ which won the September elections.
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44% Bias Score
EU Talks with Syria, Austrian Coalition Collapse, New Orleans Bombing Update
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Syria to discuss improving relations with the transitional government, while coalition talks in Austria failed due to disagreements over pension reform, and the FBI confirmed the New Orleans bombing suspect acted alone.
EU Talks with Syria, Austrian Coalition Collapse, New Orleans Bombing Update
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Syria to discuss improving relations with the transitional government, while coalition talks in Austria failed due to disagreements over pension reform, and the FBI confirmed the New Orleans bombing suspect acted alone.
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20% Bias Score