Austria’s Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has officially tasked the right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) with forming a government. This decision follows failed coalition talks between the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ). The FPÖ, which won…
Negotiations for a centrist government in Austria collapsed as Chancellor Karl Nehammer of the ÖVP confirmed the end of talks with the SPÖ. Following the breakdown, Nehammer announced his resignation. This turmoil came after the liberal Neos exited coalition discussions,…
The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) has terminated coalition negotiations with the Socialist Party of Austria (SPÖ), indicating that no agreement could be reached on key issues. This breakdown raises the possibility of new elections, especially as recent polls suggest that…
Following the unexpected collapse of coalition talks involving the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, the conservative ÖVP and the social democratic SPÖ have begun negotiations for a two-party government in Austria. Chancellor Karl Nehammer faces significant pressure to succeed, as the…
Following unsuccessful attempts at forming a coalition with the NEOS party, Austria’s ÖVP and SPÖ will now negotiate directly with each other amid concerns of instability due to their slim parliamentary majority. President Alexander Van der Bellen emphasized the need…
The coalition negotiations in Austria have collapsed after the liberal NEOS party withdrew, following disagreements primarily over budgetary issues amid a recession. NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger criticized the talks, while the conservative ÖVP blamed the Social Democrats (SPÖ) for the…
The liberal party NEOS has withdrawn from coalition negotiations in Austria, as stated by its leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The move follows the radical right FPÖ becoming the largest party in September’s elections. Austrian President Karl Nehammer tasked the conservative ÖVP…
The coalition negotiations in Austria involving the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), and the Neos have collapsed after Neos announced their withdrawal. Party leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger cited a lack of willingness for reforms as…
In Österreich wird derzeit über die Bildung einer Koalitionsregierung zwischen der ÖVP, der SPÖ und den Neos verhandelt, nachdem die rechtsnationale FPÖ in den Wahlen die stärkste Partei wurde. Bundespräsident Alexander Van der Bellen hat Kanzler Karl Nehammer mit dem…
Austria is inching closer to forming a new government as Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s ÖVP invites the liberal Neos to join coalition talks with the SPÖ. Following the recent National Council elections, discussions aim for a historic three-party coalition, marking a…
