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Vienna to stage Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing controversy over Israel's inclusion

Austria's JJ won this year's contest, held in Basel in Switzerland, meaning his home country will stage the 2026 event. Its capital, Vienna, was announced on Wednesday as the host city, beating out rival bidder Innsbruck.

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Geert Wilders topples Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections

Dick Schoof will remain prime minister of Netherlands in caretaker administration

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Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in

Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition.

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Austria's New Three-Party Coalition Government Takes Office

Austria's new three-party coalition government faces economic challenges and plans for stringent asylum regulations under Chancellor Christian Stocker's le...

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Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Conservative People’s Party, Social Democrats and liberal Neos to present a ‘common programme’ after deal.

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German parliament rejects controversial migration bill backed by far-right

The CDU relied on AfD to pass a motion for the controversial bill, breaking a decades-long tradition of excluding the far-right

The Independent UK

Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government

Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners say they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit

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Thousands rally in Austria as far-right Freedom Party eyes power

Up to 50,000 people demonstrated across Austria on Thursday against the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) as it begins coalition talks to form a new government.

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Austria's Schallenberg To Lead Interim Government Amid Coalition Talks

Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg appointed interim leader as Freedom Party aims to form new government. Herbert Kickl tasked with coalition formation.

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Austrian foreign minister Schallenberg to serve as the country's interim leader

The Austrian president's office says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government

The Independent UK

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

The Austrian far-right leader has said in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to “govern Austria honestly” as he prepares for talks on a potential coalition

The Independent UK

Austria's Far Right Party Leader Meets President For Government Formation

Austria faces political uncertainty as far-right Freedom Party may lead the government, impacting Europe's dynamics.

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Austria's Conservatives Ready For Coalition Talks With Far Right

Austria's conservatives said Sunday they were ready to start negotiations with the far-right Freedom party (FPOe) to form a new government, a policy U-turn after coalition talks with two centrist parties failed.

International Business Times

Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse

Nehammer says his People’s Party would not support measures that it believes would harm the economy or new taxes.

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Austria halts entry to fleeing Syrians amid fears post-Assad turmoil could spark new migration crisis

Interior Minister orders ‘programme of orderly repatriation and deportation to Syria’

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Far-Right Freedom Party Lawmaker Elected As Austria's Parliament Speaker

Austria's far-right Freedom Party member elected as parliament speaker, shaping post-election governance dynamics.

The Independent UK

A court says former Albanian president Meta must stay in custody during corruption investigation

An Albanian court has ruled that former President Ilir Meta should stay in custody while the left-wing Freedom Party leader faces allegations of corruption, money laundering and the hiding of personal income and property

The Independent UK

With or without the far right in power, Austria's links with Russia cause concern among allies

Ever since Austria held elections last month, the prospect of the country's first far-right led government since the end of World War II has raised concern among its allies

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The Independent UK

Albania's former president Meta is arrested for alleged money laundering, his party says

Albania’s left-wing Freedom Party says its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged money laundering charges

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Austria election results: Far-right FPO wins, what’s next?

The OVP and the FPO can form a coalition government if Kickl gives up the chancellor position, experts say.

International Business Times

Austria Faces Uncertainty After Historic Far-right Election Win

Austria entered uncharted territory Monday after the far right scored a historic national election win, with parties facing an uphill task to form a new government.

The Guardian - UK

How did the far right win in Austria? To understand, look to its global networks

The Freedom party hasn’t only harnessed discontent at home – it is drawing on once-fringe ideas that have spread around the world, says Austrian academic and author Julia Ebner

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Far-Right Freedom Party Wins Austrian Election, Uncertain Of Governing

Austria's Freedom Party wins far-right victory in parliamentary election, raising concerns and uncertainties in the country's political landscape.

The Guardian - UK

Wilders and Orbán congratulate Austria’s far-right Freedom party on poll success – as it happened

Dutch and Hungarian politicians among those hailing result for pro-Kremlin, anti-Islam FPÖ

The Independent UK

Far right in first Austria national election win since Second World War

In its manifesto, titled ‘Fortress Austria,’ the Freedom Party calls for ‘remigration of uninvited foreigners’ for achieving a more ‘homogeneous’ nation

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