Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945
Even so, according to polls, the FPÖ will do still better if snap elections are held. Kronen Zeitung, Austria’s largest-circulation tabloid, published a poll on January 5th that put the FPÖ at 37% of the vote, which would give them around 40% of the seats in parliament. That should focus the minds of the ÖVP ’s negotiators. â– 
Austrian far right gets mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II
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.
Austrian Far Right Receives Mandate to Form New Government
Austria's far-right and conservative parties have previously shared power but always with the Freedom Party in a junior role.
Austria's far right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War II
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government in Austria since World War Two.
Austrian far right could form government for 1st time since World War II
Political developments are sounding alarm bells in Austria. Critics worry the man asked to form government could bring back the country's dark past. Nathaniel Dove explores the roots of the political party in question and what the change could mean for the country and Europe.
Far right poised to take power in Austria for the first time
Austria's anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom Party has been tasked with forming a new ruling coalition.
Demonstration against possible far-right government in Austria
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Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country’s interim leader
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