Van der Bellen becomes face of Austria... A sigh of relief went through Europe when independent Alexander Van der Bellen narrowly beat his far-right rival Norbert Hofer for the Austrian presidency in May, diplomats say.
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viper1 on 2016-12-04 19:59 UTC
Q&A: Candidates, Issues in Austria Presidential Election... Austria holds presidential elections on Sunday in a contest pitting a left-leaning contender against a right-winger supported by a populist anti-immigration party. Beyond the contest for the largely ceremonial office, the vote is being watched in other EU
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viper1 on 2016-12-03 22:33 UTC
Austria's presidential campaign draws to a close... As Austrians prepare to head to the polls, the candidates have sent out their final campaign messages. Norbert Hofer of the right-wing Freedom Party has urged voters to ensure a "safe Austria" for future generations.
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viper1 on 2016-12-03 22:30 UTC