Austria

  • Jul 27, 2017
  • 6 min read

Austria’s growing economy may not allay voters’ fears

Concerns for the future raised by persistent high unemployment are reflected in the turbulent political scene

Austria
  • Jun 16, 2017
  • 2 min read

Elections colour German-Austrian row over US sanctions

A US bill designed to consolidate sanctions against Russia is challenged by German and Austrian politicians

EU
  • May 22, 2017
  • 6 min read

Snap election may not end Austrian government crisis

The country’s cosy consensus politics will be challenged in what could be a new era of unpredictability

Austria
  • May 16, 2017
  • 2 min read

Early election in Austria may benefit far right

The populist Freedom Party is leading in opinion polls and could be included in a coalition

Austria
  • May 11, 2017
  • 2 min read

Austria is likely to see early elections

The vice chancellor’s resignation could be another step towards the collapse of the grand coalition

Austria
  • Feb 1, 2017
  • 2 min read

New agenda may stabilise Austrian government

The reform package averts the collapse of the governing coalition, ending a government crisis

Austria
  • Jan 12, 2017
  • 2 min read

Proposed ten-year plan would boost Austria's economy

Chancellor Christian Kern wants to transform the country into an environmental "model state"

Austria
  • Dec 5, 2016
  • 2 min read

Van der Bellen win may strengthen Austria's government

The election was seen as a bellwether of the rise of populism in Europe

Austria