A recent meeting between Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and Herbert Kickl of the FPÖ brings to light the sharp insults exchanged among politicians and raises questions about potential coalitions. Political scientist Peter Filzmaier comments on the current political…
In Austria, negotiations are underway between the Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the People’s Party (ÖVP), despite their harsh rhetoric during the election campaign. ÖVP leader Christian Stocker is tasked with leading talks with FPÖ chief Herbert Kickl, amid concerns about…
In a recent speech, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen acknowledged the challenging times and suggested he may engage in discussions with Herbert Kickl of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ). This marks a potential shift as the FPÖ, having won…
Karl Nehammer has announced his resignation as Chancellor of Austria after a tumultuous 1126 days in office. Leading the ÖVP party during a significant electoral downturn, he struggled to maintain party unity and navigate challenges from the far-right FPÖ. Nehammer…
