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Austria's far-right leader Herbert Kickl bids to become chancellor

He is so abrasive that he has one of Austria's lowest personal approval ratings, but far-right chief Herbert Kickl's strategic cunning helped his party to its first ever national election win and he now has a chance to become its first chancellor.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters

Austria could soon have its first government led by the far right since World War II. President Alexander Van der Bellen has turned to the far-right Freedom Party and its provocative leader Herbert Ki

Bloomberg on MSN · 3d

Austria’s Far-Right Chancellor-in-Waiting Is a Canny Provocateur

Herbert Kickl, the conservative-nationalist tasked this week with forming Austria’s next government, is at once one of the most admired and loathed politicians in the country’s post-World War II history.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Austrian foreign minister to take over as caretaker chancellor

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor on Friday from Karl Nehammer, who quit when centrist coalition talks collapsed last weekend, President Alexander Van der Bellen's office said on Wednesday.

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Austria Makes A Move into The Political Danger Zone With Far-Right Government

Austrian politics has taken a turn, potentially to the far-right, that could usher the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) ...

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A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria ...

The Economist1d

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 ...

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Thousands rally against possible far-right government in Austria

Several thousand people have protested in Vienna on Thursday against the formation of a government led by the far-right ...

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Austria: Herbert Kickl's rise to 'People's Chancellor'

Following failed coalition negotiations in Austria, a path to power is now opening up for the right-wing Freedom Party leader ...

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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 ...

Politico Europe2d

In Austria’s Kickl, the EU has its next Orbán

Vienna could be about to get its first far-right leader since World War II. Europe’s mainstream sees trouble brewing.

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Who is Herbert Kickl? The Trump-like politician could be the first far-right leader in Austria since WWII

Attempts to form a government without the far-right Freedom Party collapsed in recent days, more than three months after it ...

DPA International on MSN3h

Foreign Minister Schallenberg appointed acting chancellor of Austria

Another leading figure from Austria's centre-right People's Party (ÖVP) has been appointed as the country's acting head of ...

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Pro-Russia Herbert Kickl to form govt in Austria as another right-wing party rises in Europe

Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl to form the government, bringing the ...

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Thousands protest in Austria as far-right FPÖ coalition talks kick off

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is currently leading negotiations to form a coalition with the centre-right ÖVP after ...

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