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Austria's Far-Right Coalition Talks Collapse Amid Policy Disputes

Herbert Kickl's efforts to form a government with the conservative People's Party have failed, stalling Austria's political landscape.

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Updated: Feb 12th, 2025, 1:29 PM ET

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Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl announced the failure of coalition talks with the conservative People's Party, citing policy disagreements and ministry allocations as key issues. Kickl's Freedom Party, which won 28.8% of the vote in the September election, faced obstacles due to opposition from other parties and the inability to agree on a government structure. The future political direction for Austria remains uncertain, as the President now considers the next steps, which could involve new elections or forming an interim government.

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