Freedom Party (FPOe)
Thousands rally in Austria against far right Freedom Party
Thousands of people protested in Austria's capital Vienna against a possible return to power for the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), which topped national elections on Sept. 29.
The FPOe won almost 29 percent of the vote in the last week's general election, ahead of the conservative People's Party (OeVP) with just over 26 percent.
Austria far right scores historic win in national vote
Herbert Kickl (C), leader and top candidate of right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria (FPOe) addresses supporters at the party's election event after exit poll numbers were announced at the Stiegl-Ambulanz restaurant in Vienna, Austria on Sept. 29, 2024, during Austria's general election.
Hungary's Orban moves to form new EU parliament group
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday announced he wanted to form a new EU parliament alliance, together with Austria's far-right party and the Czech centrist group of ex-premier Andrej Babis.
Austria’s former far-right leader on trial for corruption
Austria's former vice-chancellor and longtime leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) stands trial for alleged corruption on July 6, in a case linked to a scandal that brought down the government.
Austria court overturns primary school headscarf ban
Austria's constitutional court on Dec. 11 struck down a law introduced last year which banned the headscarf in primary schools, saying the measure was unconstitutional and discriminatory.
In a statement explaining the decision, the court said the law "contravened the principle of equality in relation to freedom of religion, belief and conscience."
Hofer: Kosovo should not be admitted to int'l organizations
VIENNA - It would be wrong to admit Kosovo to international organizations, as it would only cause problems, says Norbert Hofer, a contestant in Austria's presidential elections run-off on Sunday.
Austrian far-right leader tells Turkish PM to stay at home 'in Erdoğanistan'
Austrian far-right leader Heinz-Christian Strache told Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan on Sunday to "stay at home," ahead of a controversial election rally planned in Vienna later this month.
"This is just a propaganda campaign for his ErdoÄanistan. I find this
alarming," Freedom Party (FPOe) leader Strache told the daily Oesterreich.