Austrian far-right gets mandate to try to lead government for first time since World War II

Austrian far-right gets mandate to try to lead government for first time since World War II

[South China Morning Post] - 01/6/2025

The decision comes after failed attempts to form a coalition without the far-right Freedom Party, leaving it as the only realistic option.



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