Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote Other lawmakers respond with ‘shame on you’ in heated confrontation over passing of plan to increase deportations The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
European far-right faces uncertainty after Orbán’s setback ahead of Milan rally The European far-right Patriots for Europe are facing uncertainty after Viktor Orbán’s electoral setback in Hungary raised questions about his future role in the party he helped create. A rally in Milan on Saturday will serve as an early test of the party's cohesion and political momentum. Euronews · Apr 17
Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of the progressives in Brussels' if he wins elections CPAC Hungary, an overseas version of the most prominent right-wing political event in the US, kicked off in Hungary. Independent media are not allowed to enter. Neither Trump nor JD Vance showed up, but Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán in video message. Euronews · Mar 22
The rise of vice-signalling: how hatred poisoned politics Over the last 10 years, the terms of political debate have changed completely – and week by week they seem to get worse The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right Christian Stocker, the ÖVP leader, says ‘common programme’ has been agreed with SPÖ and Neos The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025
Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party Conservative People’s Party, Social Democrats and liberal Neos to present a ‘common programme’ after deal. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025
Austrian city in shock after a deadly knife attack as migration comes in spotlight The city of Villach in southern Austria is in shock after a man stabbed six passersby in broad daylight, killing a 14-year-old boy and wounding five others The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
A 23-year-old man stabbed 5 people in Austria killing 1 in what police describe as a random attack A 23-year-old man has stabbed five passersby in southern Austria in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and four others injured The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025
Talks To Form Austria's First Far-right Govt Stall Talks to form Austria's first far right-led government stalled on Wednesday, with the negotiating parties airing disagreements over key posts. International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025
Austria’s ‘firewall’ against the far right collapsed. Could the unthinkable happen in Germany too? Events in Vienna are forcing Germany’s bickering mainstream parties to rally together. But the AfD could yet outflank the centre The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025
Austria is set for a far-right chancellor. For the EU it’s the ‘new normal’ If Herbert Kickl becomes chancellor, Vienna will join list of disruptive member states, putting EU policies in peril The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners say they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
German Far Right Emboldened By Austria Buoyed by the endorsement of Elon Musk and enjoying new highs in the polls ahead of elections in February, Germany's far-right AfD is hoping for a further boost from the success of the far right in neighbouring Austria. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
Austria's Schallenberg To Lead Interim Government Amid Coalition Talks Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg appointed interim leader as Freedom Party aims to form new government. Herbert Kickl tasked with coalition formation. Top News · Jan 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025 Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner The Austrian far-right leader has said in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to “govern Austria honestly” as he prepares for talks on a potential coalition
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025 Austria’s far-right Freedom party tasked with forming coalition government Austrian president asks anti-migration, pro-Kremlin FPÖ to begin negotiations with conservative ÖVP
International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025 Austria's President Tasks Far Right To Form Govt In Historic First Austria's president tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a government Monday, in a historic move after coalition talks that excluded the Freedom party (FPOe) collapsed.
Top News · Jan 6, 2025 Austria's Far Right Party Leader Meets President For Government Formation Austria faces political uncertainty as far-right Freedom Party may lead the government, impacting Europe's dynamics.
International Business Times · Jan 5, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025 Austria’s president to meet far-right leader amid coalition speculation ‘New path’ to power may be opening for FPÖ after collapse of talks between country’s centrist parties
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2025 New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right In major U-turn, Christian Stocker says he will enter into coalition talks with the far right if invited to do so.
Top News · Jan 5, 2025 Austrian President To Meet Far-Right Leader For Government Talks Austrian President plans to meet far-right politician Kickl amidst government formation uncertainty and shifting alliances post-election.
International Business Times · Jan 4, 2025 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 Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 With or without the far right in power, Austria's links with Russia cause concern among allies Ever since Austria held elections last month, the prospect of the country's first far-right led government since the end of World War II has raised concern among its allies