Neos party withdraws from Austrian government talks, complicating coalition formation.

Talks to form a new three-party government in Austria have collapsed after the liberal Neos party withdrew from negotiations. Chancellor Karl Nehammer sought to create a coalition between his Austrian People's Party, the Social Democrats, and the Neos, but Neos leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger cited a lack of progress on fundamental reforms as the reason for leaving. With the Neos' withdrawal, the two major parties now face uncertainty in forming a government, potentially considering a two-party coalition or involving the Greens.

January 03, 2025
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