The Latest Breaking News from Van der Bellen

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.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 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.

International Business Times · 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.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2025

Austrian president thwarts populist challengers for new term

Austrians handed President Alexander Van der Bellen a second term on Sunday, rejecting populist challengers in the nation’s first election since coronavirus lockdowns and the war in Ukraine upended its economy.

Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022

Austrian president secures re-election with clear win, avoiding runoff

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen secured a second six-year term in office on Sunday by winning a clear majority of votes in an election to avoid a runoff, according to projections based on almost all votes cast except postal ballots.

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022

Austrians vote in presidential election with incumbent set for first-round win

Austria's liberal president is hoping to be reelected on Sunday without the need for a runoff vote after a campaign in which he has cast himself as the stable option in uncertain times.

France 24 · Oct 9, 2022

Austria's president hopes for reelection without runoff

Austria’s liberal president is hoping to be reelected without the need for a runoff vote after a campaign in which he has cast himself as the stable option in uncertain times

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

Austrian president seeks re-election by first-round knock-out

Candidates in Austria's presidential election began wrapping up their campaigns on Friday ahead of Sunday's vote in which the incumbent and clear favourite, Alexander Van der Bellen, hopes he can secure a majority to avoid a run-off.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

Austria's president likely to be re-elected as 'safe' choice

Austrian voters will head to the polls Sunday in the first round of the country’s presidential election

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

Austria's president seeks reelection after turbulent term

Austria’s 78-year-old president says he will seek reelection later this year, following a term that has seen him pilot the Alpine country through repeated political upheaval

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022