Austrian People's Party - Wikipedia
The Austrian People's Party (German: Österreichische Volkspartei [ˈøːstɐraɪçɪʃɛ ˌfɔlksparˈtaɪ], ÖVP [ˌøːfaʊˈpeː]) is a Christian-democratic and liberal-conservative political party in Austria. Since January 2025, the party has been led by Christian Stocker (as an acting leader).
Austrian far right gets mandate to try to lead a government for …
Jan 6, 2025 · The anti-immigration and euroskeptic Freedom Party, which opposes sanctions against Russia and is led by Herbert Kickl, won Austria’s parliamentary election in September. It took 28.8% of the vote and beat outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s conservative Austrian People’s Party into second place.
Austria: Political parties at a glance
The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) is one of the oldest and most influential parties in Austria. Founded in 1945, it represents a Christian-democratic and conservative worldview that is strongly oriented towards traditional values, the economy, and agricultural interests.
Austrian People's Party - Wikiwand
The Austrian People's Party (German: Österreichische Volkspartei [ˈøːstɐraɪçɪʃɛ ˌfɔlksparˈtaɪ], ÖVP [ˌøːfaʊˈpeː]) is a Christian-democratic and liberal-conservative political party in Austria.
Austrian far right leader receives mandate to try to lead a ... - PBS
Jan 6, 2025 · It took 28.8 percent of the vote and beat outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s conservative Austrian People’s Party into second place. READ MORE: Austria’s chancellor says he will resign ...
People’s Party | political party, Austria | Britannica
The centre-right Austrian People’s Party (Österreichische Volkspartei; ÖVP), which describes itself as a “progressive centre party,” is the successor of the Christian Social Party founded in the 1890s.
List of political parties in Austria - Wikipedia
Austria has a multi-party system. Of the over 1,100 registered political parties, [1] only few are known to the larger public. Since the 1980s, four parties have consistently received enough votes to get seats in the national parliament. Party membership of parties in Austria, since 1945.
Austrian far right leader Kickl could be asked to form government …
Jan 5, 2025 · Nehammer has announced his intention to resign after coalition talks between his conservative Austrian People’s Party and the center-left Social Democrats collapsed over the budget. Nehammer has ruled out working with Kickl, but others within his party are less adamant.
Austria - The Austrian People's Party
The Austrian People's Party (Österreichische Volkspartei-- ÖVP) was created in Vienna in 1945 by leaders of the former Christian Social Party (Christlichsoziale Partei--CSP). The founders of the ÖVP made sure that the new party was only loosely …
Austria's new government: poised to join Putin's gang
1 day ago · Ever since Herbert Kickl's far-right Freedom Party edged a win in September's legislative elections with 29% of the vote, Austria's centrist politicians have tried to block Kickl from becoming ...