FPÖ: The firewall: crushed | TIME ONLINE
President Alexander Van der Bellen’s composure was evident even as he addressed the unprecedented situation facing Austria.His statement on Monday, while acknowledging the gravity of the moment, was delivered with the characteristic wry humor that has become his trademark throughout his tenure.From the Ibiza affair to Sebastian Kurz’s resignation and the recent failed coalition talks, […]
Coalition negotiations in Austria: When the specter of Kickl isn’t enough
The Collapse of Austria’s Three-Party Coalition: A Post-Election Analysis The hopes for Austria’s frist three-party coalition crumbled on Friday morning, leaving a palpable sense of exhaustion and disappointment. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, leader of the Neos party, appeared visibly drained as she announced the failure of government negotiations in Vienna. Despite late-night efforts by Meinl-Reisinger, ÖVP leader […]