Austrian parties ÖVP, SPÖ start talks for two-way coalition
Representatives of the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ) met in the nation's chancellery for talks on Saturday after the failure of their discussions with a further party for a three-way coalition.
Austria's chancellor to step down after coalition talks collapse
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues. The surprise move might lead to snap polls being called in the Alpine EU member country — or the conservatives might negotiate with the far right that won national elections in September.
Austria's Chancellor Says Will Step Down In 'Coming Days'
Austria's conservative chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the 'coming days' after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues.
Austria's SPÖ willing to talk about coalition with conservatives
Following the failure of talks to form a three-party government in Austria, the Social Democrats (SPÖ) are is ready for talks on a potential coalition with the conservative Austrian People's Party (ÖVP),
Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right after centrists fail
Austria headed on Sunday towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a centrist government without the FPO fell apart and prompted Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to quit as coalition talks collapse
Collapse underlines difficulty of forming governments in European countries where far-right on rise but parties refuse to partner with them.
Austria in limbo as chancellor to resign after coalition talks fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he planned to resign in the coming days after talks between his conservative party and the Social Democrats to form a new government collapsed on Saturday, casting the nation into a political crisis.
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