Austria, Freedom Party

Protests against rising far right party draw tens of thousands in Austria
With the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) leading the Austrian government's coalition talks for the first time in the country's history, an estimated 50,000 people rallied in Vienna to urge the conservative People's Party (OeVP) not to join forces with the FPOe.
Pro-Israel and 'antisemitic': Freedom Party of Austria tasked with forming government
The far-right, pro- Israel Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) has been tasked with forming a government for the first time, alarming many in a country which has often struggled to shake its Nazi past.
Austria's Freedom Party leader to invite People's Party for coalition talks
VIENNA - Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl said on Tuesday that he planned to invite the conservative People's Party for coalition talks. Kickl's announcement came one day after he was given a mandate by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen to form a new government.
Austria's far-right Freedom Party tasked with forming a government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said he has tasked the far-right Freedom Party with forming a government. The move comes after coalition talks led by the center-right People's Party collapsed earlier this month.
Austrian Far-Right Leader to Invite Conservatives to Hold Coalition Talks
Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl confirmed on Tuesday he plans to invite the conservative People's Party (OVP) to hold coalition talks after he was tasked with forming a coalition government.
Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power
After doubling their votes and winning the September election, Austria's right wing Freedom Party has a shot at governance.
Austria: Freedom Party path to power may boost EU far right
Austria's Freedom Party could lead the country's next government in a historic first, giving far-right politicians more power ...
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Far-right party founded by former Nazis is tapped to lead Austria’s government
The Freedom Party won the most votes in national elections in September, but a group of more moderate parties engaged in ...
Far-right Freedom Party of Austria tasked with forming government
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen has officially tasked the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) with forming a ...
Biden to present Hillary Clinton, George Soros and 17 others the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The White House said Clinton, Soros and the 17 other recipients of the prestigious award are “individuals who have made ...
Far-right Austrian Freedom Party on the verge of heading the government
President Alexander van der Bellen, a former Green Party member, met with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl and officially ...
Leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party has been asked to form a government
The Austrian president has asked Herbert Kickl, the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party, to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government in Austria ...
Biden Awards 18 Medals of Freedom, and Delivers One Unmistakable Message
With a recipient list stocked with old-guard icons and political backers, the president signaled support for the ...
Opinion - Democrats are the party of religious freedom, not obligatory faith-talk
Democrats are advised to connect with voters by expressing their faith in an authentic way, but not to impose their religious ...
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 ...