Austrian President Asks Election Runner-Up—Not Winner—To Form Government
The right-wing FPÖ called the decision a “slap in the face” for voters.
The right-wing FPÖ called the decision a “slap in the face” for voters.
While doubling its support in weekend state election, the party is still being denied the chance to form a national government.
Voters of the centre-right ÖVP do not want a return to the grand coalition with the left, poll reveals.
A ‘grand coalition’ of the two establishment parties would only have a razor-thin majority.
Despite resounding support for a shift to the Right, the establishment parties will likely defy the voters with a coalition of losers.
Results of a new survey align with opinion polls showing strong voter support for migration-critical FPÖ.
The right-wing FPÖ continues to lead the polls, followed closely by the governing ÖVP.
The anti-immigration party is on course to secure its best-ever result.
Media reports suggest that a grand coalition between the centre-right and centre-left is already forming.
It’s time for the mainstream’s favourite scapegoats to defend themselves against smears.
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