Austrian conservatives want far-right assurances on Russia in coalition talks
The new, interim leader of Austria's conservatives demanded assurances from the far right on Wednesday that they want to keep Austria free from Russian interference, laying out potential flashpoints as they head into coalition talks.
Schallenberg interim Austrian chancellor as coalition talks due
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was named as interim chancellor on Wednesday as barbs between rival leaders began to fly ahead of new coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ).
Austrian FM to serve as interim Chancellor, local media says
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country's interim Chancellor following Karl Nehammer's recent resignation from the post, Austrian news agency APA reported on Wednesday.
Christian Stocker nominated as interim leader by Austrian People’s Party amid Chancellor Nehammer’s resignation talks
Christian Stocker is a lawyer and a member of Austrian Parliament; he has also served as general secretary of the People’s Party since 2022.
Political Shifts: Christian Stocker Steps Up As Interim Leader
Christian Stocker has been nominated as interim leader of the Austrian People's Party following Chancellor Karl Nehammer's expected resignation due to failed coalition talks with the Social Democrats.
Austria’s ruling conservatives elect Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns as Chancellor
Austria’s ruling conservatives on Sunday appointed Christian Stocker, the secretary-general of the Austrian People’s Party (OVP), as their interim leader after former Chancellor Karl Nehammer stepped down following the collapse of coalition talks,
Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns, news agency reports
Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns, news agency reports.
Austrian People’s Party Names Christian Stocker as Interim Leader After Nehammer Resigns
Austrian People’s Party Names Christian Stocker as Interim Leader After Nehammer Resigns, says reports.
Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
Austria headed on Sunday towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a centrist government without the FPO fell apart and prompted Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign.
Austria’s new centre-right leader open to coalition with far right
The incoming leader of Austria’s centre right People’s party (ÖVP) has signalled his openness to sharing power with the far right, just a day after Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after failing to form a centrist governing coalition.
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