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3/4 of Austrians Are Dissatisfied With ÖVP-Green Government

Robert Semonsen July 22, 2023

The Gallup Institute’s survey’s results are not particularly surprising in light of the massive numbers of voters who previously voted for establishment parties, but who have now thrown their support behind the FPÖ, seeing in them a party that offers an alternative vision for the country.

Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Robert Semonsen July 15, 2023

Nehammer’s words come as the FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is by far the most popular party in Austria, nearly double digits ahead of the establishment ÖVP, which has seen its support plummet due to its draconian COVID-19 vaccine policy and support for war sanctions that have had disastrous effects on the economy.

Austria as Ground Zero for Populism

Anthony J. Constantini June 28, 2023

The populist Right in charge of Austria for the first time ever? Communists in parliament? It’s not just a hypothetical: it’s currently the most likely scenario for 2024.

Austria: Salzburg Rightist Coalition Talks Move Forward

Robert Semonsen May 16, 2023

If coalition talks between the FPÖ and the ÖVP are successful and a government in Salzburg is formed, it would be the third Austrian state where the Right is in charge.

FPÖ Enters Coalition To Govern Lower Austria

Tadhg Pidgeon March 23, 2023

With the FPÖ topping national polls, the coalition’s terms—which include a compensation package for the COVID pandemic measures—show that the FPÖ may lead a future right wing collaboration.

Austrian Regional Election: SPÖ Maintains Control Over Carinthia

Robert Semonsen March 9, 2023

The election results mean that the ‘grand coalition’ between the SPÖ and the ÖVP will more than likely continue to rule in the region.

Austrian Integration Minister: EU Asylum System Is Broken and Must Be Reformed

Robert Semonsen January 9, 2023

The increasing number of asylum seekers poses “a major challenge for integration structures, which are certainly at their limits,” Integration Minister Raab said.

Austria: Ex-Chancellor Kurz Named as Active Participant in Corruption Scandal

Tristan Vanheuckelom October 24, 2022

Last year’s allegations that Kurz—once considered the golden boy of the European Right—and his inner circle bribed a media outlet to manipulate opinion polls, had rocked Austrian politics.

Austria: Nehammer Says We’ll Need “Alcohol or Psychotropic Drugs” to Deal With Inflation

David Boos July 15, 2022

“If we go on like this, there will only be two choices for you afterwards: alcohol or psychotropic drugs,” said Karl Nehammer in his 21st century iteration of “let them eat cake!”

Two More ÖVP Ministers Resign in Austria

David Boos May 20, 2022

These departures mark the 13th and 14th resignations of a minister or chancellor in Austria since the formation of the government in early 2020. The government has ignored the opposition’s demands for new elections.