Austria's three-party government takes office, shutting out far right
Austria's first three-party coalition since the aftermath of World War Two took office on Monday, ending the country's longest-ever wait for a new government and keeping the Russia-friendly, far-right Freedom Party (FPO) out of power.
Austrian parties agree on coalition government without far-right party
The Freedom Party has sought to join the rising tide of hard-right movements across Europe by tapping into voter anger over immigration, inflation and the European Union’s influence.
Austrian centrists agree government deal sidelining far right
Thursday's announcement follows the longest period of coalition negotiations in Austria's recent history, after two previous attempts to form a government failed. The three-party government, which would be the first since the late 1940s,
Austrian centrist parties reach deal to govern without far right
Austria's three main centrist parties in parliament reached a deal to form a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party that won the last parliamentary election five months ago.
Austria sticks to Euro Sky Shield under moderate coalition government
Previously it had appeared as though Austria would exit the German-founded Sky Shield air defense project under a far-right government.
Far-Right blocked from government in Austria despite winning election
The far-Right Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) has been blocked from government despite winning the country’s election.
Conservative-led coalition to form Austria government without far right
The new three-party government claims it will strengthen integration, make all those who get asylum declare they are against antisemitism and work out a ban on headscarves.
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