Austrian far-right leader Norbert Hofer concedes defeat in presidential polls
"I am infinitely sad that it didn't work out," Reuters quoted Hofer as saying in a Facebook post after the polls ended.
Dec 04, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Austria to hold new presidential vote on October 2
Austrians will again vote in a presidential election on October 2 after the far-right managed to get its narrow defeat from May declared null and void, the government said Tuesday.
Jul 05, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Austria gears up for post-Brexit election battle
Austria was preparing on Saturday for a re-run of May`s Presidential Election in a vote that gives Norbert Hofer another shot at becoming the EU`s first far-right president.
Jul 02, 2016, 09:02 AM IST
Austria far-right challenges election result
It was unclear what the next legal steps would be but Alexander Van der Bellen, the winner of the election, is due to be sworn in on July 8.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
French PM `relieved` Austrian ecologist beat far-right presidential rival
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Monday voiced "relief" over Austrian green-backed candidate Alexander Van der Bellen`s razor-thin victory over his far-right rival in the presidential election run-off.
May 23, 2016, 20:45 PM IST
