Austria – Dr Oliver Hartwich

Europe’s far-right dominoes knock down democracy

22/01/2025

Austria’s democratic stability is crumbling as the far-right Freedom Party gains power, signaling potential increases in extremist influence across Europe, particularly affecting Germany’s political landscape.

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Russia winning war against Europe, one election at a time

01/10/2024

Austria’s recent election results reflect significant political fragmentation, with the FPÖ emerging as the largest party. Economic anxieties and a pro-Russian stance contribute to rising populism, posing challenges for European unity.

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Independent journalism under threat, not just in Russia

19/10/2021

Good journalism means more than standing up to autocrats. It means not getting into bed with politicians of any kind, not even democratic ones – and not even those one agrees with. And certainly not those who fund the newspaper you write for.

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