Austria’s ruling party picks Karl Nehammer as country’s next leader
Former soldier has been enforcer of outgoing chancellor’s hard line on immigration
Shock as ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz quits Austrian politics
Move leaves power vacuum in party and comes amid investigation for corruption
Austria’s new chancellor survives no-confidence vote days after Kurz resignation
Government in crisis amid investigations into political corruption, bribery and perjury
The Irish Times view on Europe’s centre right: squeezed in the middle
The resignation of Austria’s chancellor Sebastian Kurz takes off stage a man seen by many in the party as its most effective model of a new more right-wing challenge to the politics of populism that have eroded the base of Europe’s centrist parties
Austrian leader resigning over inquiry into suspected corruption
Coalition partner the Greens call on his party to name successor who is ‘beyond reproach’
Kurz future in doubt as bribery investigation rocks Austria’s coalition
Opposition parties prepare no-confidence motion as government partner, the Greens, consider position
The Irish Times view on Austria’s embattled leader: provocations and self-pity
As the pressure at home builds, the chancellor has found populist proxy battles elsewhere
The Irish Times view on the EU summit: Leaders back vaccine ‘leverage’
Phoney war with London a political sideshow to real problem: AstraZeneca's inability to honour its contracts
Key takeaways from the moment the EU got tough on vaccines
Unless jabs are for developing countries, they will need a permit to leave bloc
EU vaccine export controls mark ‘end of naivety’, says Macron
French president backs measures amid frustration with AstraZeneca delays
EU member states squabble over vaccine distribution
Group of countries warn of heavy disparities in shipments across Europe
The Irish Times view on Europe’s vaccination campaign: states must take responsibility
With supplies due to ramp up significantly, national governments’ own efforts will now be in the spotlight
Coronavirus: Italy goes into lockdown for Christmas as Sydney's beaches close
Cases surge in Austria and France as Sydney’s beaches enter four-day lockdown
Macron helps propel far-right ideas to heart of Europe
Europe Letter: EU happy to celebrate or stigmatise Muslim immigrants when it suits agenda
France and Austria push for new EU terror policy after attacks
Calls for reform of Schengen system and more security at borders after extremist violence
Austrian anti-terrorism agency ignored warnings on Vienna gunman
Austria’s interior minister says Slovakia alerted BVT to attempt to buy ammunition
Terror will not divide Austria, chancellor says in wake of Vienna attack
Four killed and 17 injured in shooting spree by 20-year-old Islamic State supporter
Could one Austrian village have infected much of Europe?
‘If people died because profit was put before wellbeing then that has to be called into question’
Merkel’s role in €750m EU recovery fund attracts criticism in Germany
German leader has yet to explain properly why she changed her attitude on EU-issued debt last March
EU summit: Leaders urged to agree €1.8tn budget and recovery package
Split between northern and southern countries leads to budget impasse
Coronavirus: Traffic jams and a run on cigarettes as many EU borders open
Germany opens its doors as Spain brings forward reopening by 10 days to June 21st
Recovery fund could be historic breakthrough for EU
Paris and Berlin move will bolster bloc weakened by division and rule of law issues
France, Germany propose €500bn recovery fund to break EU deadlock
Under joint proposal European Commission would borrow money on financial markets
Governments across Europe examining how to exit lockdown
EU to announce guidelines, including recommendations for states sharing borders
Italy likely to start relaxing lockdown on May 4th
Denmark and Austria first two countries in Europe to ease coronavirus restrictions
Merkel says ‘unwise’ to lift German lockdown as Austria signals move
Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz says ‘resurrection after Easter’ is possible
Italy’s streets empty in historic lockdown to halt spread of coronavirus
Citizens’ movements severely curtailed as cases exceed 10,000 and economy stalls
Rush to book earlier flights out of Italy likely as airlines announce halts
Ryanair says people looking to be repatriated can move to an earlier flight for free
Coronavirus Q&A: We are now in uncharted waters
What started as a flu-like illness among a few people in Wuhan has spread with frightening speed
Hungary feels vindicated by Europe’s tough line on migrants
Balkan route ‘closed’ as Orban hails growing focus on border security
EU struggles to agree Libya arms embargo mission
Europe Letter: Austria rejecting plan to revive naval rescue operation causes deadlock
Is the Green movement now the political mainstream?
Events in Germany and Austria indicate the Greta effect is merely part of the new reality
Austrian conservatives and Greens strike coalition deal
Werner Kogler’s party enters government for first time while Kurz returns to power
The Irish Times view on Austria’s leader: High on style, low on content
Sebastian Kurz’s resounding election victory was built on his personal brand not policy
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