Tag: Austrian Freedom Party
Economists warn of the consequences of the AfD survey high
Berlin The latest polls by the AfD are causing unrest among economists and in business. “A shift to the right also causes economic damage and costs prosperity,” said Marcel Fratzscher,…
Leadership crisis of the SPÖ inspires the communists
Vienna It sounds tempting what Andreas Babler has in store for the Austrians if he becomes the head of the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and eventually even chancellor. He promises a…
Prosecutors fail because of the country’s elite
Vienna “Please think Austrian!” A corruption prosecutor recently demanded of the jury in the Vienna Criminal Court. What the lawyer meant by that is not flattering for the country. He…
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…
How to become a citizen of an EU country
It is not only in Germany that the topic of naturalization is currently the subject of emotional debate. There is also a heated debate in Austria. The Social Democrats and…
Journalism & Politics – Media make brotherhood
Vienna Austria’s media have reported a lot in recent months about how the country’s politics are contaminated by “friendship” and corruption. But now even they, who are supposed to be…
Journalism & Politics – Media make brotherhood
Vienna Austria’s media have reported a lot in recent months about how the country’s politics are contaminated by “friendship” and corruption. But now even they, who are supposed to be…
Anger about licensing for gambling
Online gambling on the computer With the legalization of online gambling, a high-volume market has emerged. (Photo: Getty Images/Tetra images RF) Dusseldorf, Berlin “100 percent legal. We are not based…
What connects the right-wing icons of Europe
Paris, Rome When Giorgia Meloni received the government contract in Italy, a congratulatory tweet soon followed from France: “Everywhere in Europe the patriots are coming to power and with them…
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…
What is known so far about the attack on Dugina
Attack on Darya Dugina While driving on a highway, the car in which Darya Dugina was traveling exploded. (Photo: via REUTERS) Berlin In Moscow at night, a car is on…
What is known so far about the attack on Dugina
Attack on Darya Dugina While driving on a highway, the car in which Darya Dugina was traveling exploded. (Photo: via REUTERS) Berlin In Moscow at night, a car is on…
Managers in Russian service: Lure of dubious money
Gerhard Schroeder and Matthias Warnig The Chancellor a. D. and the Nord Stream 2 boss hire themselves out to Russian companies. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Paris, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin The…
Managers in Russian service: Lure of dubious money
Gerhard Schroeder and Matthias Warnig The Chancellor a. D. and the Nord Stream 2 boss hire themselves out to Russian companies. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Paris, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin The…
Austria probably wants to decide on compulsory vaccination
Vienna In Austria, one of the most controversial laws of recent years has almost been passed: the country is expected to introduce mandatory vaccinations for all residents over the age…