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Pushing far-right themes, the ambitious politician wants to cut benefits for all foreigners and shut Islamic kindergartens.(Photo: AFP)

Right-wing push in snap polls: Austria set to elect youngest EU leader

'Whizz-kid' Sebastian Kurz is likely to form a coalition with the Freedom Party.

15 Oct 2017 11:38 AM IST

Although the Social Democrats have come either first or second in elections since World War II, voters are now more receptive to calls for tough migration rules than that partys focus on social justice. (Photo: AP)

Austria polls: Right-wing wave approaching on Sunday?

Favouring the People's and Freedom parties is distrust of migrants and Muslims among many Austrian voters.

14 Oct 2017 2:49 PM IST

Following the scandal, Kurz sacked Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of the Freedom Party (FPO). (Photo:AP)

Austria's chancellor Sebastian Kurz ousted in no-confidence vote

Sebastian Kurz, ousted in a no-confidence vote just a day after his centre-right Austrian People's Party enjoyed a...

28 May 2019 9:02 AM IST