Austrian coalition talks led by far-right FPÖ break down
The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) had been tasked with leading negotiations to form a government in Vienna after previous negotiations fell apart. #EuropeNews
Austrian far-right's bid for power falls apart as coalition talks end
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) said on Wednesday that talks on forming a governing coalition with the conservative People's Party (ÖVP) have collapsed. The talks have been on shaky ground for days as the two parties bickered over a range of issues,
Austria's far right fails to form a coalition
The FPÖ has returned its mandate to the president, the ecologist Alexander Van der Bellen, who must find a solution to get the country out of the political stalemate it has been in since the September 2024 legislative elections.
Austria goes back to the drawing board after far right fails to form government
The collapse on Wednesday of the FPÖ’s talks with the conservative People’s Party (OVP), its only potential coalition partner, sends Austria back to the drawing board four-and-a-half months after a parliamentary election in which the eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPÖ came first with around 29 per cent.
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The party’s inability to forge a coalition of the centre now threatens not only its future but also Austria’s democratic fabric. A robust, democratic centre-right is vital to political stability. If the ÖVP cannot recover, who will represent Austria’s conservative democratic voters? And where will they turn?
Austrian coalition talks led by far-right collapse
Coalition talks between Austria’s far-right Freedom party and its moderate conservative counterparts have collapsed over differences on Russia, the EU and control over intelligence operations, raising the possibility of a snap election in the central European country.
Attempt to form Austria's first government led by far right collapses
Talks to form Austria's first coalition government led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) collapsed on Wednesday, days after the FPO's negotiations with the conservative People's Party (OVP) ground to a halt,
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Averting a Far-Right Chancellor for Now
The plan by the far-right Freedom Party to run Austria was halted by a disagreement over who would lead the all-important Interior Ministry.
Austrian Social Democrat party prepares for new coalition talks
Austria's Social Democrats (SPÖ) are preparing for renewed coalition negotiations with the conservative People's Party (ÖVP) on forming a government, the SPÖ leader said on Thursday, after talks failed between the ÖVP and far-right broke down a day earlier.
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FPÖ-ÖVP coalition talks collapse, Vienna’s ÖVP leader faces embezzlement charges, and police investigate attempted child abductions—plus more stories from Austria on Friday.