Alexander Van der Bellen

EUROPE

Austrian chancellor to face no-confidence vote

Digital Desk - May 21, 2019

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz faces a no-confidence vote in parliament next week after his governing coalition collapsed over a corruption scandal. Speaker Wolfgang Sobotka, a...

EUROPE

Austrian president suggests September best time for new vote

Digital Desk - May 19, 2019

Austria’s president has said that the first few days of September would be the best time to hold an early election after a covert...

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Austrian far-right leader concedes defeat in presidential election

Digital Desk - May 23, 2016

The right-wing candidate in Austria's presidential election has conceded defeat to his left-leaning rival. Norbert Hofer acknowledged defeat to Alexander Van der Bellen in a...