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Leader of the right-wing Austrian Freedom Party (FPOe) Heinz-Christian Strache and his wife Philippa Beck greet the audience during his final campaigning event ahead of the parliamentary elections on October 13, 2017 in Vienna. (AFP/JOE KLAMAR)
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
By Raphael Ahren and AFP
Leader of the right-wing Austrian Freedom Party (FPOe) Heinz-Christian Strache and his wife Philippa Strache arrive for a TV debate on October 10, 2017 in Vienna in the run-up to Austrian federal elections on 15 October 2017. (AFP/APA/Georg Hochmuth/Austria Out)
October 11, 2017, 3:42 pm
Move over AfD, here comes Austria’s far-right
Freedom Party looks set to share power after Sunday’s elections, could become junior coalition partner to center-right People’s Party
By Philippe SCHWAB
Norbert Hofer, candidate of Austria's right-wing Freedom Party, FPOE, during a television debate, in Vienna, Austria, November 27, 2016. (AFP/JOE KLAMAR)
August 23, 2017, 4:31 pm
Austria Nazi camp survivors warn of far-right revival
Founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, the Freedom Party is currently polling in third place
By AFP
Austrian Presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen celebrates with supporters at a post-election event in Vienna on December 4, 2016. (AFP/ VLADIMIR SIMICEK)
December 5, 2016, 2:56 am
Relief across Europe at Austrian far-right election defeat
Germany, France, Greece praise results as far-right party’s huge following on social media vents its anger
By Nina Lamparski and Simon Sturdee
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, center, speaks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, left, and Danish Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen, right, during a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels on November 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
December 4, 2016, 10:55 pm
German FM: Defeat of Austrian far-right candidate a ‘good omen’
Frank-Walter Steinmeier praises election results; vice chancellor says ‘a load has been taken off the mind of all of Europe’
By Agencies
Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) presidential candidate Norbert Hofer arrives at a polling station to cast his ballot in Pinkafeld, Austria, on December 4, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / APA / ERWIN SCHERIAU / Austria OUT)
December 4, 2016, 6:53 pm
Austria’s far-right concedes defeat in presidential race
Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen sweeps 53.6% of the vote, according to projections
By Nina Lamparski
Austrian citizens and asylum seekers march past a poster featuring presidential candidate Norbert Hofer of the Freedom Party, during a pro-refugee protest in Vienna, Austria, November 26, 2016. (AFP Photo/Joe Klamar)
December 4, 2016, 9:12 am
Behind the smile of Austria’s far-right presidential hopeful
Norbert Hofer has moderated his Freedom Party’s platform in a bid to woo new audiences, but experts say his nationalist message remains
By Simon Sturdee
A man walks his dog around a park where Election posters of Austrian Presidential election candidates Norbert Hofer (R) of the Freedom Party Austria FPOe, and independent Alexander Van der Bellen (L) are seen in Vienna, Austria on December 3, 2016. (AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMAR)
December 4, 2016, 6:02 am
Austria far-right on cusp of power in election showdown
Boosted by Brexit and Trump win, Freedom Party’s Hofer vows to ‘get rid of dusty establishment,’ seek closer Russia ties
By Nina Lamparski
Austrian presidential candidate Norbert Hofer at a Governmental TV channel event in Vienna, May 22, 2016. (Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images/JTA)
December 2, 2016, 11:02 pm
Austria’s rising far-right seen as proof of failure to address Nazi past
With country on the verge of electing president from nationalist Freedom Party, experts blame Vienna’s reluctance to confront its history
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Alexander Van der Bellen, left, candidate for presidential elections of the Austrian Greens, and Norbert Hofer, right , candidate of Austria's right-wing Freedom Party, FPOE, pose before the start of a television debate in Vienna, Austria, November 27, 2016. (AFP/JOE KLAMAR)
December 1, 2016, 8:27 am
Austria’s next president: Far-right ‘gladiator’ or green professor?
Norbert Hofer of the Freedom Party (FPOe), founded by ex-Nazis, and gentlemanly Alexander Van der Bellen of the Greens, mirror country’s deep divisions
By Nina Lamparski
Austrian Freedom Party (FPOe) candidate Norbert Hofer arrives at a polling station to cast his ballot during the second round of presidential elections in Pinkafeld, some 100 km south of Vienna, Austria, on May 22, 2016. (Dieter Nagl/AFP)
November 18, 2016, 9:45 pm
Austria’s far-right stokes fears in wealthy countryside
Freedom Part leader Norbert Hofer leverages citizens’ suspicious attitude toward migrants from Syria, other war-torn countries
By Nina Lamparski
A Kristallnacht commemoration at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, November 9, 2016. (Courtesy of Jonet.nl)
November 11, 2016, 6:49 am
With far right already on rise, Trump win ripples across Dutch Kristallnacht event
After another victory for voices based on polarizing rhetoric and disdain for ‘elites,’ questions arise over how long Europe’s Old Guard can stave off those who would burn houses of worship again
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Presidential candidate Norbert Hofer of Austria's far-right Freedom Party waves to supporters during the final election campaign event in Vienna, Austria, on May 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
October 8, 2016, 4:32 am
Austrian far-right pol wins damages over Hitler mustache
Defendant ordered to pay 1,000 euros for Facebook post showing Norbert Hofer with Nazi leader’s distinctive facial hair
By AFP
A man cycles between election posters of Alexander Van der Bellen, presidential candidate and former head of the Austrian Greens, left and right, and Norbert Hofer, candidate for Austria's right-wing Freedom Party, FPOE, center, in Vienna, Austria, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
September 12, 2016, 5:57 pm
Sticky strips delay Austrian presidential ballot re-run
Blaming faulty adhesive on absentee ballot envelopes, interior minister says election should be put off to year’s end
By George Jahn
Norbert Hofer candidate for Austria's Presidency in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. (AP/Ronald Zak)
September 11, 2016, 6:39 pm
Austria far-right’s Hofer wants Hitler house torn down
Seeking improved ties with Jewish community, presidential hopeful says listed building where fuhrer was born could attract neo-Nazis
By Simon Sturdee
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