Austria progresses towards coalition after three-way deal
The executive boards of the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) announced on Friday that they had unanimously agreed a government programme and members of a future cabinet.
Far right gets shut out as Austrian government forms
Austria’s conservative Peoples’ Party (ÖVP), center-left Social Democrats (SPÖ) and liberal Neos have reached a coalition agreement after five months of political deadlock, according to multiple local media reports.
Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right
The announcement was a victory for mainstream political parties, after earlier talks involving the hard-right Freedom Party broke down.
Austrian centrists agree government deal sidelining far right
Thursday's announcement follows the longest period of coalition negotiations in Austria's recent history, after two previous attempts to form a government failed. The three-party government, which would be the first since the late 1940s,
Austria settles on new government as three parties agree on coalition
Austria’s coalition agreement is set between ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS leaders, but political tensions and party votes will decide if the government takes office next week.
Austria: Centrist parties agree on coalition government
Centrist political parties have struck a deal to form a new coalition government in Austria, according to German broadcaster ARD. The new coalition consists of the centre-right Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), and the liberal NEOS, according to a newsflash from the ARD's Tagesschau this morning.
The traffic light in Austria is set ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos agree on a governing coalition
In Austria, the conservative ÖVP, the social democratic SPÖ and the liberal Neos have agreed to form a government. This was announced by a spokesperson for the ÖVP.
Austria is getting a new coalition government without the far-right election winner
Three parties have reached a deal to form a new centrist Austrian government, five months after a far-right party won an election but later failed in an attempt to form an administration
Austria's new three-way coalition vows housing and migration reforms
Three centrist parties ended months of political instability in Austria on Thursday by reaching a coalition agreement that prioritizes budget consolidation, lowering housing costs and tightening migration policy.
Negotiations to form Austria’s new ruling coalition succeed
The leaders of Austria’s three main political parties – People’s Party, Social Democratic Party, and Liberal Party -- announced today the successful conclusion of negotiations to form the country’s first-ever three-party ruling coalition,
Conservative-led coalition to form Austria government without far right
The new three-party government claims it will strengthen integration, make all those who get asylum declare they are against antisemitism and work out a ban on headscarves.
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