Herbert Kickl
Le Pen’s National Rally to take control of far-right Patriots in EU Parliament
The new group, which also includes Viktor Orbán’s MEPs, is set to become the third-biggest force in Parliament.
Portugal’s Chega party to join Orbán’s new far-right alliance
Orbán’s Fidesz forming new far-right alliance with Austrian, Czech parties
Austrian liberals demand probe of far-right leader’s Putin links after POLITICO report
Austria’s Greens in shambles as EU election nears
Putin hijacked Austria’s spy service. Now he’s going after its government
The corruption trap: How Europe’s establishment made the far right great again
Sleaze and politics have always coexisted, but the topic has new-found relevance as scandals rock once-dominant centrist parties.
The rumored resurrection of Austria-Hungary
Whether it’s Ukraine, Russia, or even the Israel-Hamas conflict, the impression in EU circles is that the pair are singing from the same songbook.
How Hitler’s homeland became Israel’s European BFF
A quest for historic redemption and economic opportunity drives Austria closer to Israel.
Watch out Ukraine, here comes the Hungaro-Austrian Empire
Pro-Russian politicians in the vein of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán are on the rise in Austria and Slovakia.
Marine Le Pen and Eric Zemmour face off in rival rallies
Le Pen wants to be seen as President Emmanuel Macron’s main opponent but faces the firebrand TV pundit at every turn.
Austrian chancellor hits out at far-right anti-vaxxers
In POLITICO interview, Alexander Schallenberg defends compulsory vaccination law.
Major protest in Vienna against lockdown and mandatory coronavirus vaccination
Thousands protested in Austria against government measures.
Austrian far-right leader swats at rumors he was secretly vaccinated
Passionate antidote critic sees his credibility under attack.
Sebastian Kurz spoilt for choice of coalition partners after election win
The former Austrian chancellor’s party comes a clear first.
Terminated Sebastian Kurz will be back
Monday’s forced exit provides the ousted Austrian chancellor with plenty of material for his reelection campaign.
Austria’s Kurz wants to fire interior minister
Chancellor’s move prompts Freedom Party to quit government in latest fallout from video scandal.
Austria’s Kurz plans to strip far right of spy agency oversight
Decision comes after Christchurch shooter was found to have donated money to the Austrian far right.
Austrian opposition call on interior minister to step down
Herbert Kickl of the far-right Freedom Party questioned the European Convention on Human Rights.