A radical leader edges towards transforming Austria’s democracy, sparking widespread concern.

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

The FPÖ and ÖVP struggle over asylum policy, Kickl pushes for a bank levy, and Lower Austria tightens measures against ...

It won’t break me, though.”Whether Nad is incarcerated for helping Ukraine or not, his predicament already shines a light ...

As the senior governing coalition partner, the Freedom Party (FPO), led by Herbert Kickl, is expected to implement even ...

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step ...

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a ...

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The far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the conservative People's Party (ÖVP), currently negotiating a coalition ...

Putin-friendly, far-right FPO’s imminent rise to power in Austria is a direct consequence of liberal, centrist failings.

Austria's far-right and conservative parties have previously shared power but always with the Freedom Party in a junior role.