Austrian Report Highlights FPÖ's Ties to Right-Wing Extremism
A new Austrian government report details the FPÖ's extensive ties to right-wing extremism, mentioning leader Herbert Kickl 40 times, raising concerns as the party nears a potential coalition government, especially given the 1200 right-wing extremist crimes reported in comparison to 150 Islamist and ...
Austrian Report Highlights FPÖ's Ties to Right-Wing Extremism
A new Austrian government report details the FPÖ's extensive ties to right-wing extremism, mentioning leader Herbert Kickl 40 times, raising concerns as the party nears a potential coalition government, especially given the 1200 right-wing extremist crimes reported in comparison to 150 Islamist and ...
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56% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
SPÖ Wins Burgenland Election Despite Losses; FPÖ Makes Significant Gains
The SPÖ won the Burgenland state election with 46.4% of the vote, down from 49.9% in 2020, while the FPÖ gained 13.3 percentage points, and the ÖVP lost 8.6 percentage points, resulting in a shift in power dynamics and the need for a SPÖ coalition partner. Voter turnout was 78.7%.
SPÖ Wins Burgenland Election Despite Losses; FPÖ Makes Significant Gains
The SPÖ won the Burgenland state election with 46.4% of the vote, down from 49.9% in 2020, while the FPÖ gained 13.3 percentage points, and the ÖVP lost 8.6 percentage points, resulting in a shift in power dynamics and the need for a SPÖ coalition partner. Voter turnout was 78.7%.
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48% Bias Score
Austria Averts EU Deficit Procedure With Last-Minute Budget Deal
Austria's FPÖ and ÖVP formed a coalition government and presented a budget plan to the EU on Monday, aiming to avoid a deficit procedure by cutting €6.4 billion without raising taxes; this follows failed negotiations with a center-left coalition.
Austria Averts EU Deficit Procedure With Last-Minute Budget Deal
Austria's FPÖ and ÖVP formed a coalition government and presented a budget plan to the EU on Monday, aiming to avoid a deficit procedure by cutting €6.4 billion without raising taxes; this follows failed negotiations with a center-left coalition.
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60% Bias Score
Mass Protests in Austria Against Far-Right Coalition
Tens of thousands protested in Austria against a potential far-right government formed by the FPÖ and ÖVP, following the FPÖ's electoral victory and the start of coalition talks, raising concerns about threats to democracy and social policies.
Mass Protests in Austria Against Far-Right Coalition
Tens of thousands protested in Austria against a potential far-right government formed by the FPÖ and ÖVP, following the FPÖ's electoral victory and the start of coalition talks, raising concerns about threats to democracy and social policies.
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44% Bias Score
Mass Protests in Austria as ÖVP and FPÖ Begin Coalition Talks
Tens of thousands protested in Austria against a potential far-right government following the election victory of the FPÖ; the conservative ÖVP simultaneously announced formal coalition talks with the FPÖ, despite widespread opposition, raising concerns about Austria's future political trajectory an...
Mass Protests in Austria as ÖVP and FPÖ Begin Coalition Talks
Tens of thousands protested in Austria against a potential far-right government following the election victory of the FPÖ; the conservative ÖVP simultaneously announced formal coalition talks with the FPÖ, despite widespread opposition, raising concerns about Austria's future political trajectory an...
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40% Bias Score
Austrian Musician Fears FPÖ Rise, New Album Reflects Societal Anxieties
Austrian musician Rainhard Fendrich voiced concerns over the potential FPÖ government takeover in Austria, citing fears about the party's rhetoric and potential for international isolation. His new album, "Wimpernschlag," addresses the trauma experienced by children in war zones, alongside other soc...
Austrian Musician Fears FPÖ Rise, New Album Reflects Societal Anxieties
Austrian musician Rainhard Fendrich voiced concerns over the potential FPÖ government takeover in Austria, citing fears about the party's rhetoric and potential for international isolation. His new album, "Wimpernschlag," addresses the trauma experienced by children in war zones, alongside other soc...
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40% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Talks Advance Amidst Public Backlash
Austria's right-wing FPÖ and ÖVP parties are in advanced coalition talks, potentially forming a government led by Herbert Kickl, despite significant public and internal resistance due to the FPÖ's pro-Russia stance, budget cuts, and concerns about press freedom.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Talks Advance Amidst Public Backlash
Austria's right-wing FPÖ and ÖVP parties are in advanced coalition talks, potentially forming a government led by Herbert Kickl, despite significant public and internal resistance due to the FPÖ's pro-Russia stance, budget cuts, and concerns about press freedom.
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44% Bias Score
Austria Averts EU Deficit Procedure with €6.3 Billion Austerity Package
Austria's conservative ÖVP and far-right FPÖ parties reached a €6.3 billion austerity deal to avoid EU sanctions, focusing on closing tax loopholes without raising VAT or fuel taxes, marking a surprising political shift after previous coalition talks failed.
Austria Averts EU Deficit Procedure with €6.3 Billion Austerity Package
Austria's conservative ÖVP and far-right FPÖ parties reached a €6.3 billion austerity deal to avoid EU sanctions, focusing on closing tax loopholes without raising VAT or fuel taxes, marking a surprising political shift after previous coalition talks failed.
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56% Bias Score
Austrian Protests Against Potential Far-Right Coalition
Following failed coalition talks, approximately 25,000 Austrians protested in Vienna against the far-right FPÖ party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, who was then invited to form a coalition government with the ÖVP, despite their initial opposition.
Austrian Protests Against Potential Far-Right Coalition
Following failed coalition talks, approximately 25,000 Austrians protested in Vienna against the far-right FPÖ party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, who was then invited to form a coalition government with the ÖVP, despite their initial opposition.
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40% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power Amidst Mass Protests
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FpÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to form a government, prompting 25,000 protestors to demonstrate in Vienna against this outcome. The ÖVP party will now enter coalition talks with FpÖ despite initially opposing Kickl.
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power Amidst Mass Protests
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FpÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to form a government, prompting 25,000 protestors to demonstrate in Vienna against this outcome. The ÖVP party will now enter coalition talks with FpÖ despite initially opposing Kickl.
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44% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Populist Coalition: A Political Experiment
Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, is forming a coalition government with the ÖVP, supported by over 50% of Austrians, despite concerns about economic challenges and internal party conflicts.
Austria's Right-Wing Populist Coalition: A Political Experiment
Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, is forming a coalition government with the ÖVP, supported by over 50% of Austrians, despite concerns about economic challenges and internal party conflicts.
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52% Bias Score