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The Trump-Zelenskyy clash, seen from Ukraine

Reactions from shocked European officials stacked onto social media over the weekend, following the heated exchange in front of TV cameras between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, with the German foreign minister calling it the start of a nefarious new era.

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Austria's centrist parties clinch coalition deal without the far right

Talks to form a new government have stretched on for five months, longer than any coalition negotiation in the country's history.

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Austria's parties inch close to new coalition without far-right FPÖ

For Austria, the political situation is unprecedented, as coalition formation talks have never taken this long.

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Austrian police arrest teen for plotting Vienna railway station attack

A teenager has been arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on a major railway station in Vienna.

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Austria's Villach mourns victim of deadly stabbing attack with vigil

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.

Business

AI firm founded by Austrian ex-Chancellor Kurz reaches unicorn status

Founded in January 2023, Dream develops AI-driven cyber defence solutions for governments, seeking to identify and eliminate threats before they materialise.

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Deadly stabbing in Villach an Islamist attack, Austrian police say

The 23-year-old man stabbed five passers-by in southern Austria on Saturday, killing one 14-year-old child and injuring five others.

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Austrian trade and industry bodies call for Green Deal reversal

Chief of Federation of Austrian Industries, Christoph Neumayer and Chamber of Commerce chief Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, called on the EU executive to roll back Green Deal regulations in its ongoing war on red tape, while the European insurance industry lobby has also weighed into the debate.

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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.

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Austria coalition talks stall as FPÖ and ÖVP 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 van der Bellen.

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Austrian police seek self-styled shaman over multi-million euro fraud

An European arrest warrant for a 44-year-old Austrian woman identified as Mariana M was issued by Austrian police on Monday.

Destinations

Enjoy the journey with these stops along the new Brussels-Venice route

Want to explore a different side of Europe? From Cologne’s Carnival to Innsbruck’s pistes, this train route goes deeper.

World News

Disinformation is a major threat to democracy, warns Kurz' former rep

Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online influencers covertly spreading disinformation.

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Austrian woman kidnapped in northern Niger by unknown armed men

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021.

Economy

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 would be the country's first post-World War II government led by the far-right.

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Thousands protest in Austria as Kickl kicks off coalition talks

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is currently leading negotiations to form a coalition with the centre-right ÖVP after a plan by other parties to block it from a ruling coalition failed.

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Austria's Chancellor nominee wants 'remigration'. What does it mean?

Herbert Kickl, the man tasked with forming a new coalition in Austria, openly advocates the "remigration of uninvited strangers". What does he mean?

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Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg to become caretaker chancellor

Schallenberg has served as Austria's foreign minister under outgoing chancellor Karl Nehammer since 2021.

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Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table?

The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria.

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EU holds its breath as far-right in Austria edges closer to power

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 Deal.

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