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Austria's Far-Right Unsure About Forming Government Despite Historic Victory
As jubilant Austrian far-right supporters celebrated their party's historic win in Sunday's national elections with beers, they knew forming a government would not be easy.
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Nazi Song At Far Right Ex-Official's Funeral Sparks Outrage In Austria: Report
A report that a Nazi song was sung at the funeral of a far-right ex-official in Austria caused outrage on Saturday, on the eve of national elections, for which the far right leads opinion polls.
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Austria Votes In Snap Parliamentary Poll, Conservatives Seen Heading New Coalition
Austrians vote on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election that conservative leader Sebastian Kurz looks set to win, but he will still need a coalition partner to secure a majority and it remains unclear whom he will pick.
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Austrian President Calls For September Poll In Wake Of Scandal
Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday called for fresh elections in September after a corruption scandal embroiling the far-right brought down the coalition government in spectacular fashion.
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"Ibiza Affair" Topples Austrian Government, Snap Election Announced
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz dramatically pulled the plug on his coalition government and announced fresh elections Saturday after an explosive camera sting claimed the scalp of his far-right deputy.
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Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit May Be Held At Vienna: Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Austria this week spoke about the possibility of Vienna playing host to a summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Austria's Green, Cigarette-Loving New President Alexander Van der Bellen
Fans affectionately call him "the professor" -- and in the end Alexander Van der Bellen gave a lesson in election campaigning by fighting off the far-right to become Austria's new president.
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Austrian Far-Right Presidential Hopeful Soundly Defeated
The candidate vying to become Europe's first freely elected far-right head of state since World War Two conceded defeat in Austria's presidential election soon after polls closed on Sunday evening.
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Far Right Has Second Chance In Austrian Presidential Election
Austria will provide a new gauge of the populist wave sweeping Western democracies on Sunday, as the divided country holds an election that could deliver the first freely elected far-right head of state in Europe since World War Two.
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Donald Trump Victory A 'Wake-Up Call' For Austrian Vote
Donald Trump's stunning victory is a "wake-up call" against the rise of populism ahead of Austria's presidential election, candidate Alexander Van der Bellen said Thursday, three weeks before the poll.
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Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann Quits After Far-Right Election Triumph
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann resigned today, his spokeswoman said, following the triumph by the far-right last month in the first round of presidential elections.
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Austria's Far-Right Unsure About Forming Government Despite Historic Victory
As jubilant Austrian far-right supporters celebrated their party's historic win in Sunday's national elections with beers, they knew forming a government would not be easy.
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Nazi Song At Far Right Ex-Official's Funeral Sparks Outrage In Austria: Report
A report that a Nazi song was sung at the funeral of a far-right ex-official in Austria caused outrage on Saturday, on the eve of national elections, for which the far right leads opinion polls.
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Austria Votes In Snap Parliamentary Poll, Conservatives Seen Heading New Coalition
Austrians vote on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election that conservative leader Sebastian Kurz looks set to win, but he will still need a coalition partner to secure a majority and it remains unclear whom he will pick.
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Austrian President Calls For September Poll In Wake Of Scandal
Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday called for fresh elections in September after a corruption scandal embroiling the far-right brought down the coalition government in spectacular fashion.
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"Ibiza Affair" Topples Austrian Government, Snap Election Announced
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz dramatically pulled the plug on his coalition government and announced fresh elections Saturday after an explosive camera sting claimed the scalp of his far-right deputy.
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Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit May Be Held At Vienna: Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Austria this week spoke about the possibility of Vienna playing host to a summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Austria's Green, Cigarette-Loving New President Alexander Van der Bellen
Fans affectionately call him "the professor" -- and in the end Alexander Van der Bellen gave a lesson in election campaigning by fighting off the far-right to become Austria's new president.
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Austrian Far-Right Presidential Hopeful Soundly Defeated
The candidate vying to become Europe's first freely elected far-right head of state since World War Two conceded defeat in Austria's presidential election soon after polls closed on Sunday evening.
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Far Right Has Second Chance In Austrian Presidential Election
Austria will provide a new gauge of the populist wave sweeping Western democracies on Sunday, as the divided country holds an election that could deliver the first freely elected far-right head of state in Europe since World War Two.
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Donald Trump Victory A 'Wake-Up Call' For Austrian Vote
Donald Trump's stunning victory is a "wake-up call" against the rise of populism ahead of Austria's presidential election, candidate Alexander Van der Bellen said Thursday, three weeks before the poll.
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Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann Quits After Far-Right Election Triumph
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann resigned today, his spokeswoman said, following the triumph by the far-right last month in the first round of presidential elections.
