Austria
Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg to serve as country’s interim leader
The move comes as the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government.
Far-right leader pledges to ‘govern Austria honestly’
On Monday Herbert Kickl received a mandate to try to form what would be the first national government led by the far-right since the Second World War.
Austrian far-right given mandate to lead government
Herbert Kickl’s Freedom Party won the parliamentary election in September.
Austrian far right leader meets President amid new government speculation
Herbert Kickl’s Freedom Party won the Austrian parliamentary election in September.
Austrian People’s Party nominates interim leader after chancellor resigns
Karl Nehammer announced on Saturday he would step down in the next few days after coalition talks with the Social Democrats collapsed.
Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming government fail
The next government in Austria faces the challenge of having to save between 18 and 24 billion euros, according to the EU Commission.
Talks on forming new Austrian government collapse as smallest party pulls out
The talks had dragged on since Austria’s president tasked conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer in October with putting together a new government.
Minister shakes off calls for inquiry into Taylor Swift freebie row
Pat McFadden said he was pleased the ‘show went on’ in London given the terror threat against the Eras Tour in Austria.
Chancellor asked to form new government after parties snub far-right leader
The Freedom Party finished first in the September 29 poll, but the main parties have refused to work with them.
Far-right party claims victory in Austrian election
Preliminary official results showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2% of the vote.