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Far-right leader pledges to ‘govern Austria honestly’ and makes demands of potential partner

The far-right Freedom Party led by Herbert Kickl won around 29% of the vote in the last parliamentary election and is now tasked with forming a government by President Alexander van der Bellen.
Kickl emphasized the need for 'honest negotiations' with the Conservative People's Party or risk a snap election, as FPO support rises and OVP support falls.
The main issue in coalition talks is how to manage the budget deficit within the European Union's limit of 3% of economic output, with both parties preferring to cut spending.
Kickl's call for a 'massive political firefighting operation' aims to stabilize the Alpine Republic's finances, although he provided no specific policy details.

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Austrian extreme right calls for unity from conservatives and for “no tricks”

The leader of the Austrian extreme right, Herbert Kickl, announced yesterday his desire to establish contacts with the conservative People’s Party to negotiate a possible coalition of government. He did so, yes, in his very particular style. “Many of my voters ask me if the People’s Party (ÖVP) is viable to govern with them, if it is credible, with that new directive named in two days,” he said in the prologue of the announcement, referring to K…

2 months ago·Spain

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

Coalition talks in Vienna: Kickl wants to extend his hand

The FPÖ leader is ready to form a coalition with the ÖVP, but has conditions. The other parties are already preparing for opposition – and are warning against a blue-black coalition.

2 months ago·Frankfurt, Germany

Far-right leader pledges to ‘govern Austria honestly’ and makes demands of potential partner

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Tuesday in his first comments after being tasked to form a new government that he aspires to “govern Austria honestly” as

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Politico Europe

Austrian far right looks to assert dominance in coalition talks, demands ‘new era’

Far-right leader Herbert Kickl says he’s prepared for new elections if his party can’t find a submissive junior partner.

2 months ago·Brussels, Belgium

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The Straits Times

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Austrian far right demands conservatives be 'honest' in coalition talks

VIENNA - Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader Herbert Kickl called on the conservative People's Party (OVP) to be \"honest\" in their imminent coalition talks or face the prospect of a snap election, with his support still rising and the OVP's falling. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 months ago·Singapore

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der Standard AT

Honesty and insight: Kickl's list of demands for the People's Party

The FPÖ leader wants to negotiate with the ÖVP about a government. But he has conditions for this – if these are not met, he wants to go to new elections

2 months ago·Vienna, Austria

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