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Speculation grows that Austrian president will ask far-right leader to form a government
Exterior view of the Austrian Peoples' Party's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, January 5, 2025

AUSTRIAN President Alexander van der Bellen announced today he would meet Herbert Kickl, as speculation grows that he will ask the far-right leader to form a government.

Mr Van der Bellen made the announcement after meeting with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and others at his presidential palace. 

Mr Nehammer has announced his intention to resign after coalition talks between his right-wing Austrian People’s Party and the Social Democrats collapsed.

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