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Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner

Jan. 07, 2025 10:58 AM EST

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to “govern Austria honestly” as he prepared for talks on a potential coalition with conservatives who criticized him sharply in the past. ...

A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters

Jan. 06, 2025 14:42 PM EST

VIENNA, Austria (AP) — A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of uninvited foreigners” could soon give Austria its first government led by the far right since World War II, with a leader who has a provocative style at its helm....

Austrian far right gets mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II

Jan. 06, 2025 10:41 AM EST

VIENNA (AP) — The leader of Austria's Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to try to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds. The anti-immigration and euroskeptic Freedom Party, which opposes sanctions against...