A radical leader edges towards transforming Austria’s democracy, sparking widespread concern.

VIENNA (AP) — The leader of Austria's Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.

As the senior governing coalition partner, the Freedom Party (FPO), led by Herbert Kickl, is expected to implement even ...

Austria's centrist parties may come to their senses and try a second round of coalition talks, or form a minority government.

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a ...

VIENNA — Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader ...

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step ...

was meeting Herbert Kickl, the leader of the hard-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), to ask him to try to form Austria’s next government. Mr Van der Bellen, a former leader of the Green party ...

The report in the "Krone" newspaper about Herbert Kickl's desire for a bank levy has caused quite a stir. Resistance to the ...

Four months after its election victory, Austria’s hard Right is about to lead a government for the first time since 1945.

Austria's far-right and conservative parties have previously shared power but always with the Freedom Party in a junior role.

Speculation Grows That Austrian Far Right Leader Herbert Kickl Will Be Asked to Form a Government VIENNA (AP) — Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet ...