Austria, Schallenberg and Party for Freedom

Foreign Minister Schallenberg appointed acting chancellor of Austria
Another leading figure from Austria's centre-right People's Party (ÖVP) has been appointed as the country's acting head of government, amid months of political turmoil resulting from recent elections.
Austrian foreign minister to take over as caretaker chancellor
VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor on Friday from Karl Nehammer, who quit when centrist coalition talks collapsed last weekend, President Alexander Van der Bellen's office said on Wednesday.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country's interim leader
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country's interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government, the president's office said Wednesday.
Schallenberg interim Austrian chancellor as coalition talks due
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was named as interim chancellor on Wednesday as barbs between rival leaders began to fly ahead of new coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ).
Austria's FM Schallenberg To Take Over As Caretaker Chancellor
Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor from Friday, as the far right seeks to form a government with the conservatives in a tense political climate.
Austria Makes A Move into The Political Danger Zone With Far-Right Government
Austrian politics has taken a turn, potentially to the far-right, that could usher the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) ...
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Austria's Political Transition: Schallenberg Steps In
Alexander Schallenberg, Austria's Foreign Minister, has been appointed as the caretaker chancellor after Karl Nehammer resigned. This followed a failed attempt at a centrist coalition. The People's ...
Austria: Chancellor Nehammer to resign after coalition talks collapse
There was political turbulence in Austria on Saturday night after coalition talks between the country's centrist parties ...
Austrian Chancellor Nehammer says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a ...
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Schallenberg Takes Helm as Austria's Interim Leader Amid Political Shuffle
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as interim leader after Chancellor Karl Nehammer's resignation.
Austrian Chancellor Nehammer Quits as Coalition Talks Fail
Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he’ll step down as head of government and chairman of the conservative People’s Party ...
Austria: Foreign minister to be interim leader as Freedom Party finalises coalition, Nehammer to step down on Friday
President Alexander Van der Bellen’s office said in a statement that the head of state will formally task Schallenberg with ...
After breakdown of coalition talks, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer vows to step down soon
The development follows the withdrawal of Austria’s liberal party, NEOS, from three-party coalition negotiations to form a ...
Austria in limbo as chancellor to resign after coalition talks fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he planned to resign in the coming days after talks between his conservative party and ...
Far-right leader pledges to 'govern Austria honestly' and makes demands of potential partner
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that ...