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Criticism from Israel: "What Van der Bellen said was shameful": Simona Halperin from the Israeli Foreign Ministry is "disappointed" by Meinl-Reisinger and ...
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Hundreds of cattle transported by plane from Linz to Turkmenistan: Criticism of "animal suffering"
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Paid articlePaywall The Greens intend to take parliamentary action against proposed cost-cutting measures at the health insurance fund. A document from the ÖGK (Austrian Health ... Show more
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Green Party leader: "We are seeing a regression in climate policy": Green Party federal spokesperson Leonore Gewessler is going door-to-door across Austria until ...
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Gewessler: "People are fed up with politics that only thinks in terms of tactics"
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Podcast: Heinz Fischer on the SPÖ and dealing with Israel: What does the former Federal President say about his successor Alexander Van der Bellen's ...
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Paid articlePaywall Meinl-Reisinger Defends Van der Bellen: “I Don’t Quite Understand the Uproar”: The Federal President had spoken of Israel’s “war crimes.” Austria’s foreign ...
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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on Tuesday in New York ... Show more
Steyregg bids farewell to former mayor Josef Buchner: STEYREGG. Former Steyregg mayor Josef Buchner passed away on September 30 at the age of 84 ...
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OpinionTwo Social Democratic ministers reshuffle their personnel: Markus Marterbauer appoints a shadow finance minister to his own political liking ...
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When the New York Police Department blocked off the street because of Van der Bellen
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British Greens equate Zionism with racism: At the party conference in Brighton, the Greens dream of participating in government. But their stance on Israel is ...
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Peter Hanke baut sein Ministerium um. Der SPÖ-Minister macht aus vier Sektionen fünf. Die Strukturreform soll alles effizienter gestalten ... Show more
Van der Bellen visited the Nitsch exhibition: Surprise for the team: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen made a stop at the "Nitsch Museum" in Mistelbach ...
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Sepp Sulzer brachte Bauernsorgen bis zum Bundespräsidenten: Mit einer Einladung nach Eschenau erreichte Mostproduzent Josef Sulzer, was nur wenigen gelingt: Er ...
noen.at/lilienfeld/van-der-bellen-zu-gast-sepp-sulzer-brachte-bauernsorgen-bis-zum-bundespraesidenten-541460558
EU Packaging Regulation: Everyone admits mistakes - | and now?: Small businesses are overwhelmed by the EU Packaging Regulation PPWR; hectic activity has begun ...
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The Salzburg Greens want to go to rural areas and are knocking on doors: In a kind of midterm election campaign, the Greens are venturing into difficult ...
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“Dwarf Russia”: Russian Embassy outraged by Van der Bellen comment: The Federal President described Russia as a “dwarf who behaves like a giant ...
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The UN General Assembly becomes a tribunal against Israel: Not only Alexander Van der Bellen, but also Emmanuel Macron, Andy Burnham, and Jordan's King ...
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Meinl-Reisinger advises "cool head" on "ZiB 2" regarding Israel after the Van der Bellen controversy
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Google data center in Kronstorf still does not need an EIA: KRONSTORF. The Google data center in Kronstorf (Linz-Land district) still does not need to undergo an ...
nachrichten.at/wirtschaft/google-rechenzentrum-in-kronstorf-braucht-weiterhin-keine-uvp;art15,4215034
Climate Protection Law: Coalition Aims to Deliver First Result: An agreement could be reached in the Council of Ministers as early as this week ...
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Kickl, Kraker, Kurz? The Hofburg awaits: In two years, Alexander Van der Bellen's term as Federal President will end. Who could succeed him? A tour through ...
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Pilnacek Inquiry Committee: Zadić described her perceptions of the case: WIEN. Ex-Justizministerin Alma Zadić (Grüne) hat am Mittwoch im Untersuchungsausschuss ...
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Greens: Specialist appointments must be possible within 14 days: The Greens are calling for better access to specialists – | especially in the fields of ...
noen.at/niederoesterreich/politik/forderung-gruene-facharzt-termin-muss-binnen-14-tagen-moeglich-sein-538205445
Johannes Rauch, the Green Party's municipal strategist: Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler often talks about being "with the people ...
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Herbert Kickl sees the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt as a signal extending beyond Germany. At the same time ... Show more
Upper Austrian News | OÖN
Upper Austrian News | OÖN
A young Viennese woman is suing the city for discrimination regarding toilets.: Women have to pay in 29 public restrooms, while urinals are free for men – the ...
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The Graz coalition of the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ) and the Greens is finalized
kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41188376/die-grazer-koalition-aus-kpoe-und-gruenen-ist-ausgemacht
A young Viennese woman is suing the city for discrimination regarding toilets.: Women have to pay in 29 public restrooms, while urinals are free for men – the ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000333956/eine-junge-wienerin-klagt-die-stadt-wegen-diskriminierung-bei-toiletten
Renaturation: Austria relies on existing projects: Gewessler's approval of the EU renaturation law almost broke up the turquoise-green coalition two years ...
kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41222499/renaturierung-oesterreich-setzt-auf-bestehende-projekte
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Austria wants to extend military service to nine months: The Viennese coalition has decided to extend military service from 2027. For civilian service ...
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ORF Summer Talks: The climate is supposed to save the day for the Greens: Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler was a guest at the opening of the ORF Summer Talks ...
kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41163421/das-klima-soll-es-fuer-die-gruenen-richten
Paid articlePaywall Munich's Mayor Dominik Krause: "We look enviously at Vienna": Green Party member Dominik Krause has been Munich's mayor since May. First official act: ...
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Paid articlePaywall Tanner doesn't want higher pay for civilian service members: The Greens are making their approval of the reform of compulsory military service dependent on ...
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How the Catholic pro-life movement is being infiltrated by the far right: The lines are blurring between Christian anti-abortion activists and far-right actors - ...
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Paid articlePaywall New climate law causes controversy: "Law without consequences": Business representatives have concerns about the climate compromise of the Austrian government ...
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The Greens' tightrope walk around data centers: In both Burgenland and Upper Austria, the plans for data centers are putting the environmental party in an ...
profil.at/wirtschaft/iertanz-der-gruenen-rund-um-rechenzentren-rechenzentrum-google-kronstorf-nickelsdorf-gruene/403185045
Gewessler's new pragmatism: Air conditioning and self-criticism regarding asylum policy
derstandard.at/story/3000000335041/gewesslers-neuer-pragmatismus-klimaanlagen-und-selbstkritik-zur-asylpolitik
From the dramatic drought to Google's billion-dollar project: Green Party leader Stefan Kaineder holds the government and state coalition accountable in ... Show more
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Upper Austrian News | OÖN
Gewessler admits "mistakes" in asylum policy in the ORF summer interview: "The Greens in their prime" were able to play on their pet topic of heat and climate ...
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The next round in the fight against the summer news lull: On Monday, the summer talks with the five leaders of the parliamentary parties begin ...
kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41142125/die-naechste-runde-im-kampf-gegen-das-sommerloch
Paid articlePaywall VP veteran Andreas Khol: "Kurz will not refuse": He turned 85 these days. Andreas Khol considers a comeback by Sebastian Kurz possible, praises Van der Bellen ...
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Paid articlePaywall Leonore Gewessler: "The Green Party's stance has certainly changed": Leonore Gewessler in an interview about the migrant influx to Ceuta ...
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Drought relief for farmers: Coalition aims for an agreement this week: VIENNA. The FPÖ's demand for a special session on agricultural aid was rejected by the ...
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Google data center: Provincial Councillor Kaineder demands more transparency in the Kronstorf project - | Linz-Land
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Negotiations on drought relief and climate law are hanging by a thread: VIENNA. There was no progress in the debate surrounding drought relief for farmers even ...
nachrichten.at/politik/innenpolitik/verhandlungen-zu-duerrehilfen-und-klimagesetz-stehen-spitz-auf-knopf;art385,4203803
Van der Bellen at the Salzburg Festival: "The term 'Heimat' (homeland) is being used for dangerous nonsense"
diepresse.com/39522141/van-der-bellen-bei-salzburger-festspielen-mit-begriff-heimat-wird
Stefan Kaineder: “I’ve learned not to constantly talk about what I think is smart.”
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Paid articlePaywallGusen River in Langenstein Dried Up: "This is the Climate Crisis": LANGENSTEIN. The ongoing drought and record heat are clearly noticeable in Upper Austria's ...
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Holzleitner wants to promote protection zones around abortion clinics nationwide: Vienna model as a possible example for the minister: | "Women must have access ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000334935/holzleitner-will-schutzzonen-vor-abtreibungskliniken-bundesweit-vorantreiben
Filzmaier: | "The Greens' main theme is even more important this summer": VIENNA. Greens leader Leonore Gewessler kicks off the ORF summer interviews
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Paid articlePaywall Islamist extremism: Gewessler admits misjudgment on migration: Green Party leader Gewessler downplays the previous policy of a welcoming culture and admits to ...
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Only Yes Means Yes: Gewessler criticizes the lack of stricter sexual criminal law
derstandard.at/story/3000000334748/gewessler-kritisiert-fehlende-versch228rfung-im-sexualstrafrecht
Gewessler fact-checked: Ankle bracelet, soil protection and NoVA exemption: Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler opened this year's ORF summer interviews and ...
profil.at/faktiv/orf-sommergespraech-gewessler-im-faktencheck-fussfessel-bodenschutz-und-nova-befreiung/403182549
After a Saudi prince had a hotel built on Lake Mondsee that has never seen any guests – | except for the prince's relatives – | Upper Austrian Environment ... Show more
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Upper Austrian News | OÖN
ORF Summer Interviews: Why Leonore Gewessler broke into a sweat: Sweating in the ORF garden studio: The climate crisis makes it impossible to forget that ...
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Paid articlePaywall Climate Minister Norbert Totschnig is hardly present in the public eye, even though key climate policy issues are pending ... Show more
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Upper Austrian News | OÖN
New life for the ecosystem on the Waldaist in Pregarten and Tragwein: PREGARTEN/TRAGWEIN/LANGENSTEIN. The ongoing drought and record heat are clearly having an ...
tips.at/nachrichten/freistadt/land-leute/731627-neues-leben-fuer-das-oekosystem-an-der-waldaist-in-pregarten-und-tragwein
Horn City Park becomes an adventure world: Holiday activities with crafts, research and action - | Horn
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The Chancellor defends the new prosecutors - | things will still get tight for the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office
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Greens demand right of first refusal for the state on lakefront properties: LINZ. The purchase of lakefront properties by the state for freely accessible bathing ...
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Paid articlePaywall Van der Bellen has to relocate due to renovations at the Hofburg Palace: Starting next year, the pipes in the Leopoldine Wing of the Hofburg Palace will be ...
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Back to square one? Greens reject draft for Federal Public Prosecutor's Office
diepresse.com/39599026/zurueck-zum-start-gruene-lehnen-entwurf-fuer-bundesstaatsanwaltschaft
Woman in Tyrol drugged and raped: Why isn't Austria participating in Operation "Medusa"?
derstandard.at/story/3000000332324/frau-in-tirol-betaeubt-und-vergewaltigt-warum-nimmt-oesterreich-nicht-an-der-operation-medusa-teil
Trust Index: Meinl-Reisinger slips, Kickl gains: The strongest gains are recorded by FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl and SPÖ Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer ...
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OpinionThe FPÖ has poll numbers like the high temperatures: While the FPÖ chills, the competition drags itself through the summer. The Chancellor travels ...
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Criticism of Austria's lack of participation in police operation against rape networks
derstandard.at/story/3000000332098/kritik-an-der-fehlenden-beteiligung-oesterreichs-an-polizei-operation-gegen-vergewaltigungsnetzwerke
Team manager Rangnick thanks students for their support: "That gives us strength"
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Paid articlePaywall Van der Bellen asks parents before Austria match: Let children "stay up later": He knows that "watching television until late at night" is not good ...
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Greens criticize Gewista for queerphobic messages in public spaces: The Greens are demanding that the advertising provider Gewista establish clear ethical ...
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Do we need the federal Trojan horse? Florian Scheuba asks... Alma Zadić. You can find the whole episode here: Podcast: Scheuba asks... Alma Zadić - | #142
Hot election Sunday in Graz with a victorious incumbent from the far-left party: Elke Kahr was re-elected as mayor with a significantly larger increase in votes ...
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Key FactsElke Kahr's Communist Leadership Strengthens Graz
Jun 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Elke Kahr has governed Graz since 2021, creating a communist stronghold within a right-wing governed region.
- The KPÖ currently polls more than 30%, significantly surpassing the ÖVP's approximately 22%.
- Kahr emphasizes direct citizen engagement and practical initiatives, including a large kitchen providing 15,000 meals to schools.
- While grounded in Marxism, she frames socialism as a community-focused perspective rather than radical politics.
We are still Marxists. But people have nothing from us if we promise them a better world.— Elke Kahr, Mayor of Graz, quoted in the FAZ article 'In Graz will Elke Kahr von der KPÖ das Rathaus verteidigen'. Context: She emphasizes that the KPÖ remains Marxist but rejects promising a better world without delivery.
The typical top earner in parliament is male and comes from the FPÖ: A look at the parliament's transparency data shows: Only one woman is in the highest ...
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The chairman of the Upper Austrian Greens wants to address critical questions from the public and hear their problems and concerns during his pub tour ... Show more
Polizei weiß nicht, woher zehn Waffen und 80 Kilo Schießpulver bei totem blauem Polizisten stammen
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Anschober, Rauch, Rauch-Kallat, and Kdolsky are pushing for an action plan for ME/CFS
derstandard.at/story/3000000327866/mecfs-vier-ex-gesundheitsminister-dr228ngen-auf-pais-aktionsplan
Higher parking fees for SUVs in Vienna? City Councillor Sima is having it investigated.
diepresse.com/31395431/hoehere-parkgebuehren-fuer-suv-in-wien-stadtraetin-sima-laesst-pruefen
Record budget for women brings new burdens for women: The women's budget is increasing significantly, but at the same time the austerity measures are ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000327396/rekordbudget-fuer-frauen-trifft-neue-belastungen-fuer-frauen
"Foreigners out" chants now occupy the Justice Minister: The Greens want to know more about the proceedings surrounding xenophobic chants after the Wels public ...
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