Austrian liberals quit coalition talks, throwing process into turmoil
The smallest of three parties in talks to form Austria's next government unexpectedly quit those negotiations on Friday, throwing into disarray an effort to form a centrist ruling coalition without the far-right Freedom Party (FPO).
Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse
Nehammer says his People’s Party would not support measures that it believes would harm the economy or new taxes.
Talks on a new 3-party Austrian government collapse as the smallest party pulls out
Talks on forming a new three-party government in Austria have collapsed as the smallest of the prospective coalition partners pulled the plug on the negotiations.
Austria: Centrist Neos party quits coalition talks
The party was in monthslong talks with the Social Democrats and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's conservative People's Party. The collapse of the talks give hope to the far right FPÖ, which came first in last year's election.
Austria’s liberal NEOS party withdraws from coalition talks
Austria’s liberal NEOS party announced on Friday that it has withdrawn from coalition talks with social democratic SPO and far-right OVP parties, according to local media reports.
Attempt to form three-party coalition in Austria fails
The attempt to form a three-party coalition in Austria has failed after the liberal NEOS party announced its withdrawal from weeks-long coalition talks with the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ).
Austrian parties ÖVP, SPÖ start talks for two-way coalition
Representatives of the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ) met in the nation's chancellery for talks on Saturday after the failure of their discussions with a further party for a three-way coalition.
Austrian coalition talks collapse as NEOS quits
Talks on forming a three-party coalition government in Austria collapsed after the smallest party NEOS withdrew from negotiations. However, the remaining two parties have confirmed their intention to continue discussions.
Austria's ÖVP and SPÖ to continue coalition talks without liberals
Following the failure of talks on a three-way coalition in Austria, the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ) want to continue one-on-one coalition talks. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said Friday that both parties have announced their intent to talk about a grand coalition.
Liberals quit coalition talks in Austria, throwing process into turmoil
The Neos party's move raises serious doubts about the future of the coalition talks and buoys the eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPO. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Austrian nationalist party leader rumored to be in talks to form government
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's right-wing Freedom Party, met with President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday, further fueling rumors that he will be asked to form a government.
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Chancellor overnight, resignation just as quickly
Three years ago, Karl Nehammer became chancellor overnight and just as quickly resigned. It was a turbulent three years.
Austria's centrist coalition's effort to form govt sees major setback due to a key backout
The Neos, the smallest of the three parties involved in the talks, backed out saying the negotiations with Chancellor Karl ...