Austria's three-party government takes office, shutting out far right
Austria's first three-party government since the aftermath of World War Two took office on Monday, ending the country's longest-ever wait for a ruling coalition and keeping the Russia-friendly, far-right Freedom Party (FPO) out of power.
New three-party coalition takes office in Austria
Austria's new three-party coalition government comprising the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the liberal NEOS was sworn in on Monday, ending months of political deadlock in the Alpine nation.
Austria's Historic Three-Party Coalition Takes Office Amid Political Challenges
Austria's first three-party coalition since WWII, comprising the People's Party, Social Democrats, and Neos, assumes power. Despite winning the September election, the far-right FPO remains in opposition.
Austrian parties close to forming government without far right
The three biggest centrist parties in Austria's parliament on signalled on Saturday they were on the verge of agreeing a coalition government, almost five months after an election won by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO),
Austrian Conservative Stocker Sworn in as Head of Coalition Government
Stocker took the oath of office at a ceremony hosted by President Alexander Van der Bellen, with the rest of the cabinet due to follow. The OVP will head the interior and defence
New Austrian government will implement right-wing programme
Even though the far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) will not be part of the administration, the new government programme ...
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Three presidents on historic ground
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Austrian liberals join talks on forming a centrist coalition government
Austria's conservative People's Party (OVP) and Social Democrats (SPO) said on Friday they had widened their talks aimed at ...
Austria's new gov't sworn in after months of political deadlock
Austria's new government was sworn in on Monday, ending five months of political deadlock over forming a coalition.
Austrian far-right leader's efforts to form a new government collapse
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Wednesday that his talks on forming a coalition government with a conservative party have collapsed. Austria’s president gave Kickl a mandate ...
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Van der Bellen honored dress rehearsal of the Opera Ball
The dress rehearsal of the Vienna Opera Ball on Wednesday evening had a prominent surprise guest: Federal President Alexander ...
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Austrian leader swears in government coalition of OVP, SPO, NEOS — media
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has sworn in the new government of the republic formed by the Austrian People's ...
Tensions remain as Austria finally gets a new government and Germans start talking about one
The government will be led by the centre-right People’s Party (OVP) and its 64-year-old interim leader Christian Stocker. A ...