Austrian Former Chancellor Nominated for Top Job at EU Bank TEC News April 1, 2025 Former ÖVP leader Nehammer could give Austria important influence in an institution that helps decide the EU’s financial future.
Austria’s Populist Election Winners Finally Get To Form Government Zoltán Kottász January 6, 2025 The liberal elite wasted three months trying to build a ‘monster coalition’ instead of allowing the democratically elected FPÖ to take the reins.
Austria Faces Deadlock: No Government Deal Before Christmas Zoltán Kottász December 18, 2024 The centre-right is paying the price for shunning the right-wing FPÖ, as coalition talks stall over budget and tax disagreements.
Austria and Germany Suspend Asylum Procedures for Syrians Zoltán Kottász December 10, 2024 As Vienna makes plans to deport thousands, Berlin says “the situation is still too confusing and volatile”.
Austrian Chancellor Continues To Snub Right-Wing FPÖ, Despite Criticism From Within His Own Ranks Christina Holmgren-Larson November 1, 2024 To please its coalition partners, the ÖVP would be forced to shift policy to the left, contrary to the express will of voters.
Austrian President Asks Election Runner-Up—Not Winner—To Form Government Zoltán Kottász October 22, 2024 The right-wing FPÖ called the decision a “slap in the face” for voters.
Kickl: Centre-Left Austrian Government Is a Foregone Conclusion Zoltán Kottász October 16, 2024 The right-wing winner of the elections says the political elite will ignore the will of the voters.
Austria: FPÖ Leader Wants Chance To Form Government Zoltán Kottász October 7, 2024 Voters of the centre-right ÖVP do not want a return to the grand coalition with the left, poll reveals.
Austria: Right-Wing FPÖ Achieves Historic Victory Zoltán Kottász September 30, 2024 Despite resounding support for a shift to the Right, the establishment parties will likely defy the voters with a coalition of losers.
Austria: Top Party Leaders Clash on Migration in TV Debate Zoltán Kottász September 24, 2024 The right-wing FPÖ continues to lead the polls, followed closely by the governing ÖVP.
