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Austrian president taps far-right leader to form government

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Beenish Javed
January 6, 2025

Under President Alexander Van der Bellen’s mandate, Austria could see its first far-right-led government since World War II. This follows the collapse of a centrist coalition attempt after the far-right Freedom Party won 28.8% in the September 2024 election.

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