Austrian Leader: EU Could Never Digest Turkey Joining
BERLIN (AP) — Austria’s chancellor says the European Union could “never, ever” digest the economic impact of Turkey joining, underlining his country’s hard line against membership.
Christian Kern
Austrian Socialists Pave Way to Populist Coalition with Freedom Party
A majority of members of the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) have agreed through a secret vote to be open to a possible coalition with the anti-mass migration Freedom Party (FPÖ), signalling a huge change in policy.
Austria to Hold Early National Elections in October
Following the surprise resignation of former Vice Chancellor Reinhold Mitterlehner, the Austrian coalition government has called an early national election this Autumn.
Amidst Party Infighting, Austria’s Chancellor Expects Early Election
BERLIN (AP) – Austria’s chancellor says he expects an early election this fall as his coalition partner mulls its future leadership.
Austria: ‘Turkey Should Not Be Allowed to Join the EU’
BRUSSELS (AP) – Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern says Turkey should not be allowed to join the European Union, with membership talks between the EU and Ankara at a standstill.
European Populists Celebrate Trump Victory
The victory of President-Elect Donald Trump has sent shock waves through Europe as populist parties in Austria and Germany celebrate – while the establishment is far less enthusiastic.
World View: Turkey Threatens EU Migrant Deal, Saying EU is Humiliating Turkey
Contents: Truck bombing by PKK terrorists kills seven in southeastern Turkey; Turkey threatens EU migrant deal, saying EU is humiliating Turkey, not helping; Turkey’s failed coup raises concerns about nuclear weapons at Incirlik Air Base
‘Dictatorial’ Turkey ‘Has No Place In The EU’ Says Austrian Minister
VIENNA (AFP) – Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz opposes any steps that would bring Turkey closer to joining the European Union, he said in remarks released Saturday.
Turkish Minister Accuses Austrian Chancellor of “Right Wing Extremism”
After coming out Thursday against any possibility of Turkey joining the European Union Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern is accused of “extreme right-wing” rhetoric by a Turkish minister.
Austrian Chancellor: Anti-Mass Migration FPÖ Are ‘Forces of Darkness’
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern has called the anti-mass migration Freedom Party the “forces of darkness” as their presidential candidate leads in a new poll.
Hungary Angered Over New Austrian Chancellor’s ‘Fuhrer’ Remarks
The Hungarian government has expressed considerable outrage over remarks by new Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern that Hungary is an “authoritarian state.” The Foreign Minister of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto, has expressed outrage over comments made by the new Austrian Chancellor Christian