Austria Freedom Party
Austrian lower house passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools
Austria's lower house of parliament passed the ban despite uncertainty over whether such legislation is unconstitutional, as a previous ban was ruled unconstitutional five years ago.
Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools
SPÖ joining coalition might be only way to stop rise of far-right in Austria - analysis
Austria's far-right fails to build a coalition, talks collapse
Likud joins EU right-wing alliance Patriots.eu as observer, while AfD attempts to build ties
Likud will be the first non-European party to join in any capacity, with social media critics claiming this as evidence that 'Zionism is fascism.'
Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government
Karl Nehammer's attempts to assemble a three- and then two-party coalition with other centrist parties fell apart this weekend, prompting him to announce his resignation.
History in Austria: The far Right tasked to form gov’t - analysis
If Kickl succeeds in forming a government and becoming chancellor, he will be the first Austrian prime minister coming from a far-right party with Nazi historical roots.
Austria heading for stormy Kristallnacht ceremony with new parliament president - analysis
Some Jewish representatives have already announced that they will boycott the event due to the presence of far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) member Dr. Walter Rosenkranz's presence.
Austrian parliament elects first far-right speaker over left's objections
This comes after the Jewish community's leader said he was not suitable for the job.
Will a new conservative-led government in Austria keep pro-Israel policy? - analysis
Austria's President, Alexander Van der Bellen, announced that he asked the ÖVP leader - out-going Chancellor Karl Nehammer - to lead negotiations for the constitution of a new government.
The success of the Austrian far-right is a threat to the Jewish community
Austrian Jewish leader warns of far-right Freedom Party's election victory, citing Nazi sympathies and threats to Jewish life.
Israel should not interfere in Austria's internal deadlock - analysis
Israel is boycotting the Freedom Party due to its past and present Nazi connections.
Austria's far-right Freedom Party officials sing SS song at funeral of former member
World Jewish Congress executive council member Benjamin Guttman stated, "It is unbearable that these individuals continue to hold political office instead of facing justice in court."
Politician noted for antisemitic comments nominated to Austrian Senate
In 2017, Hübner had initiated a run for the Austrian parliament.
Austrian leader voted out
"To topple the government a few months before an election is something few people can understand," Kurz said the day his party's victory in the European Parliament.
