Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), has expressed confidence in forming a coalition government with the conservative Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) after receiving a mandate from President Alexander Van der Bellen. Kickl emphasized the need for…
The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has emerged as the leading party in the recent elections, prompting President Alexander Van der Bellen to assign party leader Herbert Kickl with the task of forming a coalition. This marks a significant moment…
The potential formation of a government led by Austria’s right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) has sparked warnings among German politicians across party lines. Leaders like Alexander Dobrindt from the CSU and Robert Habeck from the Green Party express concern that such…
In preparation for the upcoming Bundestag elections, FDP leader Christian Lindner emphasizes the party’s struggle for political survival at the Dreikönigstreffen in Stuttgart. With recent polls showing the FDP at risk of failing to clear the five-percent threshold, Lindner aims…
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…
Negotiations for a coalition government in Austria are ongoing between the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ), following the departure of the liberal NEOS party. The SPÖ has indicated that the decision now lies with the ÖVP…
Rolf Mützenich, the leader of the SPD faction, indicated readiness for changes to the Citizen Income system if the party regains power in the 2025 Bundestag elections. He criticized the current system for allowing some individuals, particularly certain Ukrainian refugees,…
In light of the tragic attack in Magdeburg, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges national unity during his Christmas address. Acknowledging the sorrow and fear many feel this holiday season, he emphasizes the importance of standing together against hate and violence….
The article reflects on a tumultuous political year in the Netherlands, culminating in a fragile coalition government led by Geert Wilders of the Party for Freedom (PVV). It discusses the coalition negotiations, the withdrawal of anti-Islam proposals, and internal conflicts…
French Deputy Jean-René Cazeneuve expresses optimism about forming a coalition government including socialists and Republicans under Prime Minister François Bayrou. Cazeneuve emphasizes the need for significant compromises from all parties to navigate the political crisis, specifically addressing security and tax…
The former ‘Traffic Light’ coalition in Germany added over 1,600 civil service positions in federal ministries, according to reports. Critics argue this expansion contributes to an oversized bureaucracy and call for administrative reforms. Key ministries seeing the most growth include…
Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), has threatened to resign from the coalition government if there are any modifications to the asylum plans proposed by Minister Eric Faber. He insists the party has made enough compromises and…
