The measures include eliminating subsidies, reducing ministerial expenses, and implementing steps to combat tax evasion. On Monday, the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) and the conservative Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) announced a preliminary agreement to cut €6.3 billion in public spending to avoid an excessive deficit procedure by the European Commission. RELATED: Alexander Schallenberg […]

The 55-year-old diplomat has served as foreign minister since 2019. On Friday, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was sworn in on Friday as the country’s interim chancellor, following the recent resignation of Karl Nehammer. Schallenberg will lead the caretaker government while continuing his role as foreign minister until a new government is formed. RELATED: Austrian […]

This happens after the collapse of coalition negotiations that excluded members of the far-right Freedom Party. On Friday, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will become interim head of government following the resignation of conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer. These developments come after the collapse of coalition negotiations that excluded members of the far-right Freedom Party of […]

The move came after the collapse of talks among the People’s Party, the Social Democratic Party and the NEOS party. On Sunday, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said that he would meet the Freedom Party’ leader Herbert Kickl on Monday to discuss the formation of a new government while the conservative People’s Party softened […]

The Austrian broadcaster ORF reported that the Austrian Ministry of the Interior has stated that it will no longer stand in the way of the two countries’ full integration. Related: Germany’s Border Control Move Sparks Concerns Across EU Austria has decided to lift its veto on Bulgaria and Romania, allowing both countries to fully join […]

The demonstrations are organized by FairDenken, known for its large-scale and extreme protests during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, the Vienna Police Department prohibited two demonstrations planned for Saturday in the Austrian capital. These demonstrations were expected to attract hundreds of thousands of citizens calling for a new government led by the Freedom Party of […]

Its victory came after its big gain in September’s parliamentary election, where it garnered around 29 percent of the vote. On Sunday, Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) is projected to win a state election in Styria for the first time, marking another surge in its popularity following its performance in September’s general election. RELATED: PM […]

Belgium, Greece and Austria call on the European Union to reject exceptions to common asylum rules. On Tuesday, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner suggested that the European Union consider legal options for deporting migrants to Syria and Afghanistan. RELATED: Italian PM Meloni To Appeal Decision On Return Of Migrants Sent To Albania “Although I know […]

The G7 must use its influence to stop Israeli aggression against Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, Diplomat Baghaei said. On Thursday, Iran summoned the ambassadors of Germany and Austria to protest the summoning of Iranian diplomats in Berlin and Vienna following the attack on Israel. RELATED: Iran Does Not Seek War, but Will Respond if Provoked: […]

Europe is showing a trend of polarization between the left and right wings, with centrist parties being squeezed. Far-right parties, once confined to the political periphery, are gaining ground across Europe, be it at the EU level or in national politics. The latest case was in Austria, where the Freedom Party won the first-ever national […]