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Austrian parties ÖVP, SPÖ start talks for two-way coalition
Representatives of the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ) met in the nation's chancellery for talks on Saturday after the failure of their discussions with a further party for a three-way coalition.
Austria's ÖVP and SPÖ to continue coalition talks without liberals
Following the failure of talks on a three-way coalition in Austria, the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ) want to continue one-on-one coalition talks. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said Friday that both parties have announced their intent to talk about a grand coalition.
Austria's chancellor to step down after coalition talks collapse
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues. The surprise move might lead to snap polls being called in the Alpine EU member country — or the conservatives might negotiate with the far right that won national elections in September.
Austria: Chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse
There was political turbulence in Austria on Saturday night after coalition talks between the country's centrist parties broke down and Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced his resignation. What happens next is unclear.
Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
Austria headed on Sunday towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a centrist government without the FPO fell apart and prompted Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign.
Austria's conservatives ready for coalition talks with far right
Austria's conservatives said Sunday they were ready to start negotiations with the far-right Freedom party (FPOe) to form a new government, a policy U-turn after coalition talks with two centrist parties failed.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to quit as coalition talks collapse
Collapse underlines difficulty of forming governments in European countries where far-right on rise but parties refuse to partner with them.
Austria in limbo as chancellor to resign after coalition talks fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he planned to resign in the coming days after talks between his conservative party and the Social Democrats to form a new government collapsed on Saturday, casting the nation into a political crisis.
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SPÖ in crisis: how Doskozil sees Babler’s future
Poor election results and most likely to remain on the government bench in parliament: the federal SPÖ is treading water and ...
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Coalition collapse sparks blame game, Integration Minister steps down, and police warn against acid burglaries—plus more ...
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SPÖ and NEOS Praise Good Cooperation in Vienna
At the federal level, the mood between SPÖ and NEOS is severely affected - however, in Vienna, they work well together, as emphasized by the Red and Pink parties.
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Babler, the country’s most famous rent nomad
"The resignation of SPÖ leader Andreas Babler? I did some extra research. It doesn't exist." Michael Pommer, head of the ...
Far-right Austrian Freedom Party on the verge of heading the government
President Alexander van der Bellen, a former Green Party member, met with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl and officially ...
Austria's Far Right In Govt: 40 Years Of Highs And Lows
Austria's far-right party, which has been tasked for the first time with trying to form the next government, has been part of ruling coalitions several times before in the Alpine EU member.
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SPÖ Chairmanship: Fußi Failed
PR consultant Rudolf Fußi was unable to collect the required approximately 14,000 signatures from SPÖ members for a direct election of the party leader. He announced this at a press conference on ...