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Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km² (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of around 9 million.

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Thousands join funeral procession in Austria's Villach to mourn victim of stabbing attack Residents of Austria's Villach attended a funeral march and church service on Tuesday after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a stabbing attack on Saturday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

23-year-old man stabs six people, killing one in Austria, police say A 23-year-old man stabbed five passersby in southern Austria on Saturday, killing one 14-year-old child and injuring five others. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

Far-right Kickl demands fresh elections after Austrian coalition talks fail The coalition negotiations have dragged on for four months after Austrians voted in September — the longest in the country's history. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

Austrian coalition talks led by far-right FPÖ break down The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) had been tasked with leading negotiations to form a government in Vienna after previous negotiations fell apart. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Austria coalition talks stall as FPÖ and ÖVP leaders meet with president Coalition talks between the FPÖ and ÖVP, which received a mandate to attempt to form a government last month, have gound to a halt. The two parties' leaders are set to meet with President Alexander.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Q&A: Disinformation is a major threat to democracy, ex-Austrian chancellors' spokesperson warns Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online influencers covertly spreading disinformation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Austrian far-right party and conservatives reach budget agreement Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said on Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step toward what.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 13, 2025

Austria swears in Schallenberg as interim chancellor after Nehammer steps down Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has been entrusted to lead the country in the interim as negotiations to form the country's new leading coalition continue. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 10, 2025

'Power shift' within EU inevitable if far-right leader Kickl forms Austrian government, analyst says The FPÖ party leader has invited the ÖVP to coalition talks, signalling his intention to bury the hatchet between the two parties. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published on January 8, 2025

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to become caretaker chancellor Schallenberg has served as Austria's foreign minister under outgoing chancellor Karl Nehammer since 2021. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on January 8, 2025

Herbert Kickl invites ÖVP to hold coalition talks The head of Austrian far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, invited the conservative Austrian People's Party to coalition talks after being tasked with forming a government. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on January 7, 2025

The far-right is on the verge of gaining power in Austria: the EU holds its breath FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, who has been tasked with forming a coalition government, is opposed to sanctions against Russia, advocates for the remigration of foreigners and rejects the European Green.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:37Published on January 7, 2025

Austrian president to meet with right-wing Freedom Party after failed coalition attempts The Austrian president announced he will meet with the FPÖ leader a day after Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he would resign after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on January 5, 2025

Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will step down as coalition talks collapse Coalition talks have dragged on after Austria's main parties refused to work with the leader of the right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ), Herbert Kickl, who came first in September's election with 29.2% of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 5, 2025

Austrian coalition government talks collapse after liberal minnow partner pulls out The smallest partner of a prospective three-party coalition, the liberal Neos party, decided not to continue the discussions to form a new government. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on January 3, 2025

Sweden and Austria urge the EU to get tougher on irregular migration At a meeting to mark 30 years of EU membership, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on migrants. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:56Published on January 2, 2025

European political landscape shifts right in 2024 as far-right gains ground The European elections, along with polls in Portugal and Austria, have shifted the political landscape to the right and far-right. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on December 24, 2024

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