The Irish Times

Strache under fire as populist FPÖ plunges in Austrian poll

Coalition options await Sebastian Kurz as conservative ÖVP wins 38% of snap election

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 18:44

Mussolini name lives on as Brothers of Italy eye role in government

Far right party is crucial component of coalition led by Silvio Berlusconi ahead of March election

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 15:42

Hardline Austrian coalition assumes power amid protests

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz signals plan to reset ‘incorrect refugee and migration policy’

Tue Dec 19 2017 - 01:00

Austria: Populists in power

The FPÖ’s latest breakthrough looks less like an aberration than part of a continent-wide continuum

Tue Dec 19 2017 - 00:02

Populist Freedom Party the new partner of Austria’s centre-right

New programme for coalition government promises to prioritise ‘our citizens’

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 17:45

Austrian populist coalition deal a warning sign for other EU states

Analysis: Right/far-right coalitions within realm of possibility in other EU countries

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 17:11

Austria: a swerve to the right

After rising to prominence during the refugee crisis, Sebastian Kurz (31) is set to become Europe’s youngest head of government

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 00:02

Family baggage hurts Le Pen’s efforts to woo Mélenchon voters

Holocaust-deniers in Front National hold back candidate’s attempts to present softer image

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 17:53

Far-right candidate defeated in Austrian presidential election

Independent Alexander Van der Bellen edges to victory over Freedom Party’s Norbert Hofer

Mon May 23 2016 - 16:00

Austria stands firm after creditors reject offer to buy back bonds

Province of Carinthia faces threat of insolvency over guarantees for Hypo Alpe Adria

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 21:57

Austrian Eurosceptics play on suspicion of EU

As some celebrate Eurovision win, others take a darker view of Europe

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00

Austrian coalition set to hold on to power

Three Eurosceptic populist parties command support of a third of electorate

Sat Sept 28 2013 - 01:00