Faymann’s Resignation May Not Help Social Democrats
Austria’s Social Democrats have the same problem as center-left parties elsewhere in Europe.
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Austria, Balkan States Agree to Curb Immigration
Austria and Balkan nations take action to reduce the flow of people, to the dismay of Germany and Greece.
Austria to Erect Fence on Border, Germany Critical
Europe’s migrant crisis is raising tension between the two German-speaking countries.
Mass Migration Causes Attitudes to Harden in Europe
Without a European refugee policy, the absence of border controls is unsustainable.
Nord Stream Belies Countries’ Non-Russian Gas Efforts
Some of Europe’s richest countries prioritize their own energy security over others.
Austrian-Russian Pipeline Deal Undermines European Gas Policy
Austria and Russia circumvent the European Commission by signing a bilateral pipeline deal.
Austrian Ruling Parties Fend Off Euroskeptic Challenge
But the conservatives in the ruling coalition could yet form a government with other parties on the right.
Fijian Troops Replace Austrian Peacekeepers in Golan
Austria withdraws from the UN mission because the EU ended its arms embargo on Syria.
After Weapons Embargo Lifted, Austria Reconsiders Golan Mission
Austria’s foreign minister is afraid that its peacekeepers won’t be seen as a “neutral party” anymore.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.
Germany, Poland Oppose Stricter Emission Rules
Poland’s environment minister threatens to block higher carbon taxes.
Hollande’s Fiscal Policy “Nonsense”: Austria
The policies favored by the French president “got us into this whole mess in the first place.”
France, Eurozone Nations Lose Top Credit Ratings
Austria and France could lose their top credit ratings.