Austria

Could Austria's victorious far-right be sidelined by a 'grand coalition' unity government?

What's next for Austria after far-right win historic victory?

Controversial leader Hebert Kickl has led the Austrian Freedom Party to a narrow win, and now faces a challenge finding a coalition partner who would be willing to work with him.

What Austria's electoral results mean for EU affairs

Austria could become the latest European Union member state to have a far-right party in power after the Freedom Party (FPÖ) secured victory in Sunday's general election.

Austria faces uncertainty after historic far-right election win

Far-right wins Austria election, boosting European right-wing surge

Austrian Freedom Party Makes History with Shocking Election Win: What This Means for Europe?

In a historic turn of events, Austria's right-wing Freedom Party (FPO) has emerged victorious in the general election, surpassing Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People’s Party (OVP). With a..

Austria's Freedom Party secures first far-right election win since World War II

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90% of the vote, showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2%.

'We have seen a real shift in power here in Austria'

Exit polls indicate Austria's far-right party has won national election

Exit polls indicate Austria's far-right party has won historic first national election after tapping into voters' fears of immigration and the Ukraine war.

Austria holds tight election with far right bidding for historic win

Austrian far-right party hopes for its first national election win in a close race

Polls open in Austria's parliamentary elections with far-right tipped to win

The Freedom Party is set to win a national election for the first time in its history as it taps into voters' anxieties about immigration, inflation and the war in Ukraine.

Austrian parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday’s elections

Polls show the far-right Freedom Part of Austria (Freiheitliche Partei Österreich) in the lead, predicted to take more than 28% in what could be their first ever election victory but finding coalition..

Hundreds evacuated from northern Italy as extreme weather continues to impact Europe

At least a thousand people were evacuated as flooding hit northern Italian regions. The extreme weather has continued to affect other Central European countries as well, like Poland, Austria and the..

Brussels puzzled over migration nomination for Austria's Magnus Brunner

Austria's Magnus Brunner, a finance minister, has been placed to deal with migration in a move that has left some in Brussels scratching their heads.

Austria raids alleged Islamist extremists in run-up to anniversary of 9/11 terror attack

Tuesday's raids came a month after authorities foiled a plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna which were subsequently cancelled.

'Unacceptable': European neighbours react to German border controls

Poland has deemed Germany's decision to implement border controls 'unacceptable,' while Austria has announced that it will not accept any migrants who are turned back.

What makes Vienna the world's most liveable city?

The Austrian capital ranks highly for stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

Salzburg glaciers may vanish in 10-15 years due to rapid climate change shrinkage

Glaciers in Salzburg, Austria, are rapidly shrinking, losing significant mass and height. Researcher Bernhard Zagel warns that the glaciers may disappear within 10 to 15 years due to climate change,..

Man killed in shootout at Israeli consulate in Munich was known to Austrian police

Emrah I, an 18-year-old Austrian with Bosnian roots, was killed in a shootout with Munich police. Authorities suspect he planned a terror attack on the Israeli consulate with an antique gun with a..

Austria says it will work with Germany on joint deportations of criminals to Afghanistan

Austria's Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum has said that deportations to Afghanistan are permissible on a case-by-case basis due to the changed security situation in the country.