Tag: Alexander Van der Bellen
The resurgence of the right-wing populist FPÖ
Vienna Vienna would still be Vienna if there were fewer migrants in the city – with this statement Gottfried Waldhäusl from the right-wing populist FPÖ recently caused a stir in…
Van der Bellen confirmed as Austrian President
Van der Bellen The incumbent Austrian President casting a vote. (Photo: IMAGO/SEPA.Media) Vienna Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen remains in office without a runoff. According to the broadcaster ORF,…
Why Alexander Van der Bellen could win
Vienna Politics in Austria can be a sordid spectacle – making it a sign of cunning to stay largely out of day-to-day politics. Austria’s Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen…
Österreich steckt seit Jahren fest im Sumpf der „Freunderlwirtschaft“
Wien, Berlin „Wahrscheinlich schreibt die Politik gerade die beste Werbung für unsere Serie“, ist Nicholas Ofczarek überzeugt. Der Wiener Burgschauspieler gibt in der gerade angelaufenen vierteiligen TV-Serie „Die Ibiza-Affäre“ den…
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigns
Vienna Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) has announced his resignation as Austrian Chancellor. He announced the move on Saturday after prosecutors named the conservative politician as a suspect in a corruption case…
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigns
Vienna Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) has announced his resignation as Austrian Chancellor. He announced the move on Saturday after prosecutors named the conservative politician as a suspect in a corruption case…
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigns
Sebastian Kurz The Austrian Chancellor announced his resignation on Saturday evening. (Photo: Reuters) Vienna Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) has announced his resignation as Austrian Chancellor. He announced the move on Saturday…
The Greens break with Chancellor Sebastian Kurz – the government is on the brink
Sebastian Kurz The Austrian Chancellor tries to stay in power. (Photo: Reuters) Vienna In Austria, the government crisis has worsened. One can hardly imagine that the current government will survive…
Chancellor wants to stay despite allegations of corruption
Sebastian Kurz The Austrian Chancellor wants to hold onto his office so far. (Photo: Reuters) Vienna Despite the government crisis in Austria, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) still sees no reason…