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Austrian Chancellor Resigns, Far-Right Coalition Talks Begin

1/6/2025

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has stepped down following unsuccessful coalition negotiations, opening the door for a possible alliance with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ). In a significant political shift, President Alexander Van der Bellen is set to meet FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, while Christian Stocker from the ÖVP is ready to engage in coalition talks with the FPÖ.

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has stepped down following unsuccessful coalition negotiations, opening the door for a possible alliance with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ). In a significant political shift, President Alexander Van der Bellen is set to meet FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, while Christian Stocker from the ÖVP is ready to engage in coalition talks with the FPÖ.