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Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right

Christian Stocker, the ÖVP leader, says ‘common programme’ has been agreed with SPÖ and Neos

The Guardian - UK

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.

Al Jazeera

Austrian city in shock after a deadly knife attack as migration comes in spotlight

The city of Villach in southern Austria is in shock after a man stabbed six passersby in broad daylight, killing a 14-year-old boy and wounding five others

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A 23-year-old man stabbed 5 people in Austria killing 1 in what police describe as a random attack

A 23-year-old man has stabbed five passersby in southern Austria in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and four others injured

The Independent UK

Talks To Form Austria's First Far-right Govt Stall

Talks to form Austria's first far right-led government stalled on Wednesday, with the negotiating parties airing disagreements over key posts.

International Business Times

Austria’s ‘firewall’ against the far right collapsed. Could the unthinkable happen in Germany too?

Events in Vienna are forcing Germany’s bickering mainstream parties to rally together. But the AfD could yet outflank the centre

The Guardian - UK

Austria is set for a far-right chancellor. For the EU it’s the ‘new normal’

If Herbert Kickl becomes chancellor, Vienna will join list of disruptive member states, putting EU policies in peril

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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

The Independent UK

German Far Right Emboldened By Austria

Buoyed by the endorsement of Elon Musk and enjoying new highs in the polls ahead of elections in February, Germany's far-right AfD is hoping for a further boost from the success of the far right in neighbouring Austria.

International Business Times

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 President To Meet Far-Right Leader For Government Talks

Austrian President plans to meet far-right politician Kickl amidst government formation uncertainty and shifting alliances post-election.

International Business Times

Austria's Chancellor To Step Down After Coalition Talks Collapse

Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues.

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

The Guardian - UK

Loser of Austrian election to try to form government after parties shun far right

People’s party tasked with coalition talks with Social Democrats after winning Freedom party fails to find partner

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s far right will look at Austria and say: this is how we do it

The success of Herbert Kickl’s FPÖ is no surprise – it had been normalised by the centre right for years. Let that be a warning, say Cas Mudde, professor of international affairs, and PhD student Gabriela Greilinger

The Guardian - UK

On the streets of Vienna, I saw Austrians’ rage at the march of the far right – but also their helplessness

Events in Austria are alarming. Because there and elsewhere, progressives hold up their hands and ask: what can we do? says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Cursed ships, unlucky turkeys and a chainsaw incident – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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