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Disinformation is a major threat to democracy, warns Kurz' former rep

Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online influencers covertly spreading disinformation.

Niger

Austrian woman kidnapped in northern Niger by unknown armed men

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021.

Economy

Austrian far-right party and conservatives reach budget agreement

Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said on Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step toward what would be the country's first post-World War II government led by the far-right.

Europe News

Thousands protest in Austria as Kickl kicks off coalition talks

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is currently leading negotiations to form a coalition with the centre-right ÖVP after a plan by other parties to block it from a ruling coalition failed.

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Europe News

Austria's Chancellor nominee wants 'remigration'. What does it mean?

Herbert Kickl, the man tasked with forming a new coalition in Austria, openly advocates the "remigration of uninvited strangers". What does he mean?

Europe News

Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg to become caretaker chancellor

Schallenberg has served as Austria's foreign minister under outgoing chancellor Karl Nehammer since 2021.

Radio Schuman

Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table?

The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria.

Europe News

EU holds its breath as far-right in Austria edges closer to power

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, who has been tasked with forming a coalition government, is opposed to sanctions against Russia, advocates for the remigration of foreigners and rejects the European Green Deal.

Radio Schuman

Which European countries were most hit by disinformation last year?

As major election year, disinformation played a crucial role worldwide in 2024, including in the European continent, where European Union and several national elections took place.

Austria

Austria’s president tasks FPÖ's Kickl with forming new government

If successful, it would mark Austria’s first far-right-led government since World War II.

Europe News

Austrian president considers far right-led coalition after talks fail

The Austrian president announced he will meet with the leader of the far-right FPÖ party a day after Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he would resign after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time.

Europe News

Karl Nehammer to step down as Austrian coalition talks fail

Coalition talks have dragged on after Austria's main parties refused to work with the leader of the right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ), Herbert Kickl, who came first in September's election with 28,8% of the vote.

Europe News

The Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns after talks on forming a government collapsed

Austria's conservative chancellor Karl Nehammer broke off coalition talks with the Social Democrats to form the country's next government on Saturday, saying they couldn't find agreement on key issues.

Europe News

Austrian coalition government talks collapse after minnow pulls out

The smallest partner of a prospective three-party coalition, the liberal Neos party, decided not to continue the discussions to form a new government.

Europe News

Sweden and Austria urge the EU to get tougher on irregular migration

At a meeting to mark 30 years of EU membership, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on migrants.

Europe News

Austria boosts security ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna

After the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg in Germany, authorities in Austria are boosting security at Vienna's New Year's Eve Trail.

Europe News

Austria offers Syrian refugees €1,000 'return bonus'

The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, said that currently 'the conditions are not met for safe, voluntary, dignified returns to Syria.'

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Austrian far-right party leader loses immunity in latest setback

Austria's public prosecutor's office wants to investigate Herbert Kickl on suspicion of giving false testimony to a public inquiry.

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Austrian government prepares deportation plan for Syrian migrants

The Interior Ministry said a reassessment of about 40,000 Syrians granted status in the country over the last five years has begun.

Experiences

5 top alpine destinations to enjoy the après without the ski

Not a fan of sliding down snowy slopes? That doesn’t mean you have to miss all the wintry fun.

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