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Austrian coalition talks led by far right halted, media report

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Posted on February 4, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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VIENNA (Reuters) - Talks between Austria's far-right Freedom Party (OVP) and the conservative People's Party (OVP) on forming a coalition government have been halted, tabloid media Heute and oe24

Austrian Far-Right Coalition Talks Come to a Halt

VIENNA (Reuters) - Talks between Austria's far-right Freedom Party (OVP) and the conservative People's Party (OVP) on forming a coalition government have been halted, tabloid media Heute and oe24 reported on Tuesday.

The FPO came first in September's parliamentary election with around 29% of the vote. FPO leader Herbert Kickl was tasked last month with forming a government after a centrist attempt to form a ruling coalition without the FPO collapsed. The FPO and OVP were not immediately available for comment.

(Reporting by Francois Murphy; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

Talks between Austria's Freedom Party and People's Party have been halted.
The Freedom Party led by Herbert Kickl won 29% in the elections.
A previous centrist coalition attempt failed.
The parties involved have not commented on the halt.
The political situation in Austria remains uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The article discusses the halting of coalition talks between Austria's far-right Freedom Party and the People's Party.

Who is leading the Freedom Party?

Herbert Kickl is the leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party.

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The article does not specify the reasons for the halt in coalition talks.

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