Austria Freedom Party
SPÖ joining coalition might be only way to stop rise of far-right in Austria - analysis
Sharing power again and blocking the far right might seem important enough for SPÖ’s base and keep it from obstructing the future government’s work.
Austria's far-right fails to build a coalition, talks collapse
Likud joins EU right-wing alliance Patriots.eu as observer, while AfD attempts to build ties
Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government
History in Austria: The far Right tasked to form gov’t - analysis
If Kickl succeeds in forming a government and becoming chancellor, he will be the first Austrian prime minister coming from a far-right party with Nazi historical roots.
Austria heading for stormy Kristallnacht ceremony with new parliament president - analysis
Some Jewish representatives have already announced that they will boycott the event due to the presence of far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) member Dr. Walter Rosenkranz's presence.
Austrian parliament elects first far-right speaker over left's objections
This comes after the Jewish community's leader said he was not suitable for the job.
Will a new conservative-led government in Austria keep pro-Israel policy? - analysis
Austria's President, Alexander Van der Bellen, announced that he asked the ÖVP leader - out-going Chancellor Karl Nehammer - to lead negotiations for the constitution of a new government.
The success of the Austrian far-right is a threat to the Jewish community
Austrian Jewish leader warns of far-right Freedom Party's election victory, citing Nazi sympathies and threats to Jewish life.
Israel should not interfere in Austria's internal deadlock - analysis
Israel is boycotting the Freedom Party due to its past and present Nazi connections.
Austria's far-right Freedom Party officials sing SS song at funeral of former member
World Jewish Congress executive council member Benjamin Guttman stated, "It is unbearable that these individuals continue to hold political office instead of facing justice in court."
Politician noted for antisemitic comments nominated to Austrian Senate
In 2017, Hübner had initiated a run for the Austrian parliament.
Austrian leader voted out
"To topple the government a few months before an election is something few people can understand," Kurz said the day his party's victory in the European Parliament.
Far-right party scandal rattles Austrian politics
Austrian Chancellor dissolved his coalition with the Freedom Party after the release of a video in which FP leader discussed state contracts in return for favors with a fake Russian oligarch's niece.
Far-right Austrian leader calls for ban on ritual slaughter
Animal slaughter without stunning is forbidden in Austria, although exemptions on religious grounds can be obtained, which is how kosher slaughter can be practiced in the country.
