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Christian Kern
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July 24, 2018, 2:28 pm
Ritual Jewish slaughter should be ‘verboten,’ Austrian vice chancellor says
Far-right leader Strache contradicts Chancellor Kurz in ongoing debate over animal rights and religious freedom, says issue ‘close to my heart’
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Raphael Ahren
July 18, 2018, 10:46 pm
In Austrian tale of kosher meat ban, groups find bone to pick with far right
Local Jews and opposition politicians were stewing after a Freedom Party official proposed limits on ritual slaughter. But he was not the first to cook up the idea
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Raphael Ahren
October 16, 2017, 4:17 am
Austrian poised to become Europe’s 1st millennial leader
Howard Kurz, 31, declares victory in national elections; Jewish group voices concern as far-right surges
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October 15, 2017, 6:57 pm
Far right surges in Austria elections; conservative Kurz, 31, declares victory
World Jewish Congress expresses concern over likely return of Freedom Party to government, saying it is full of ‘xenophobes and racists’ and ambiguous about Austria’s Nazi past
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October 15, 2017, 6:22 am
Austria heads to polls as Israel warily eyes another boost for far right
Anti-migrant FPOe, founded by Nazis but with views aligning with Netanyahu’s Likud, expected to place high enough for senior spot in ruling coalition under wunderkind Kurz
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Raphael Ahren
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October 14, 2017, 3:14 pm
Austrian chancellor in last-ditch election warning against rise of right
‘Austria is at the most important crossroads in decades,’ says Christian Kern amid predictions the far-right will enter government
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Simon Sturdee
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Sophie MAKRIS
October 12, 2017, 3:11 pm
Austria set for rightward political turn after Sunday vote
Voters in national elections set to reward two major parties that have exploited fears of immigration and Islam
By
George Jahn
October 9, 2017, 6:52 pm
Austrian party chiefs locked in pre-vote ‘hate duel’
Sebastian Kurz slammed for ‘anti-Semitic’ comment against Christian Kern’s Israeli spin doctor Tal Silberstein
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October 1, 2017, 3:21 pm
‘Burqa ban’ law signals rightward political turn in Austria
Law prohibiting full-face coverings takes effect as polls predict victory for anti-migrant parties in October 15 elections
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George Jahn
April 26, 2017, 2:54 am
After meeting German FM, B’Tselem calls on world to punish Israel
Netanyahu defends decision to snub Berlin’s top diplomat Sigmar Gabriel over his talks with left-wing advocacy groups
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April 25, 2017, 6:35 pm
Austrian chancellor: EU must contribute more to Mideast peace
In meeting with Netanyahu, Christian Kern says Israel is a role model and he looks forward to increased cooperation
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April 23, 2017, 2:23 pm
Projections put Le Pen, Macron ahead in French presidential race
Netanyahu at Holocaust memorial blames WWII Allies for failing to save Jews; Israel refuses to extradite teen JCC bomb hoaxer to US; 4 injured in terror attack at Tel Aviv beachfront hotels
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Tamar Pileggi
February 14, 2017, 11:09 pm
Austrian chancellor praises railway for Nazi resistance
In statement for exhibition at Tel Aviv University, Christian Kern hails the ‘continuous and organized resistance’ of rail workers
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January 27, 2017, 12:04 am
Austria’s chancellor recalls country’s role in Holocaust
Ahead of Remembrance Day, Christian Kern reminds citizens ‘to be alert against all racist and anti-Semitic tendencies’
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August 7, 2016, 1:31 am
Austrian FM says against Turkey EU membership bid
Renewed accession bid was part of migrant deal in March, but opposition to move grows amid Ankara’s post-coup crackdown
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