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Austria Forms Historic Coalition Government, Excludes Far-Right FPÖ

2/27/2025

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After 151 days of intense negotiations, Austria has unveiled a groundbreaking coalition government, uniting the center-right ÖVP, center-left SPÖ, and liberal NEOS, while leaving the far-right FPÖ out in the cold. Led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, this historic alliance aims to tighten asylum laws, consolidate the budget, and uphold EU values, marking a significant shift in Austria's political landscape since the 1940s.

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After 151 days of intense negotiations, Austria has unveiled a groundbreaking coalition government, uniting the center-right ÖVP, center-left SPÖ, and liberal NEOS, while leaving the far-right FPÖ out in the cold. Led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, this historic alliance aims to tighten asylum laws, consolidate the budget, and uphold EU values, marking a significant shift in Austria's political landscape since the 1940s.