Lawmakers withdrew their support of the charismatic young chancellor and his caretaker government, adding to the political disarray.
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Austria Chancellor Faces Prospect of No-Confidence Vote as Coalition Unravels
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has called for an early election to recover from the scandal that struck his far-right coalition partners. But the situation may now be out of his control.
Austrian Chancellor Calls for Top Minister’s Ouster, Deepening Government Chaos
Austria’s chancellor called for the dismissal of his interior minister, a member of the Freedom Party, leading the far-right party’s other ministers to quit the government.
Austrian President Calls for Elections in September
Alexander Van der Bellen said continuity was essential after the far-right vice chancellor resigned over a video showing him promising favors to a woman who claimed ties to a Russian oligarch.
Austrian Leader Calls for Snap Election After Far-Right Vice Chancellor Resigns
A 2017 video that was secretly filmed showed Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache promising government contracts to a woman claiming to be the niece of a Russian oligarch.
As Far Right Rises, a Battle Over Security Agencies Grows
A struggle in Austria over control of sensitive institutions of the state, including its intelligence agency, threatens to redefine Europe’s postwar democracies.
‘It’s the Grannies!’ New Voices Rise Against Austria’s Populists
A group of older women is galvanizing protests against the conservative-nationalist government in Vienna. But why stop there?