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Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Prompting Political Uncertainty

President Van der Bellen outlines potential paths forward, including new elections, a minority government, or an expert-led administration.

  • Austria faces political deadlock as coalition talks fail again, leaving the country without a stable government since the September 2024 elections.
  • President Alexander Van der Bellen has suggested four options: new elections, a minority government, a coalition of existing parties, or an expert-led government.
  • New elections could delay crucial decisions, risking an EU deficit procedure due to Austria's €6.4 billion budget shortfall.
  • Party leadership changes and internal divisions complicate coalition prospects, with no immediate solutions in sight.
  • The Freedom Party (FPÖ) gains momentum in polls, but its divisive leadership hinders broader political collaboration.
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