BREAKING - The Federal President has given assent to the National Budget, stopping the threat of a government shutdown with less than an hour to spare.
BREAKING - The Bundesrat has passed the national budget and now awaits the Federal President for assent.
The President has 8 hours to sign in order to stop the government shutdown.
BREAKING - Austria prematurely withdraws from the EU after its removal from the UN Community.
Chancellor Moalenberg stated his plan was to "hold a referendum on [the] matter", however, the community no longer recognizes the organization as legitimate.
The EU Council has permanently banned Lucas Linder from holding an EU Elected Office after calling him "childish" and deeming him "unfit."
75% of the Council voted in favour of his ban.
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Former ÖVP Leader Lucas Linder has been removed as EEP Leader after losing a no confidence vote.
The new EPP leader, MacclesD, has appointed him as a Party VP.
"I acknowledge the vote of no confidence and want to sincerely apologize for the circumstances that led to it."
Lucas Linder has resigned from ÖVP leadership to pursue the EU. The ÖVP have announced Bios_Fear as the new party leader.
Linder's leadership faced some internal party criticism.
"[Linder] gave our party a unbeneficial image, I am here to drive a new reform..." -- Bio_Fear
Former ÖVP Party Leader, Lucas Linder, has been elected the President of the European People's Party, and will be running for President of the European Commission in its upcoming election.
The EPP makes up 56.25% of the European Parliament.
Anti-EU debate has sparked among Austrians in response to the EU's investigation of the August General Elections.
Some believe the EU is a threat to national sovereignty, while others believes Austria may still benefit from its diplomatic opportunities.
The Electoral Commission has released a statement denouncing the EU for conducting an "improper" and "partisan" investigation into the August General Elections results.
"[the EU] is not intended to be a mouthpiece of partisan action."
Read Statement Here
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SPÖ Leader Moalenberg has announced the formation of a coalition government with the FPÖ.
"The SPÖ and the FPÖ will form a government to ensure stability, as we have gotten a mandate."
SPÖ Leader, Clement Moalenberg, makes a brief address to the public after the announcement of the election results.
He was surprised hearing the SPÖ's success in the Nationalrat elections, and has gratitude for his voters.
-- Election 4/4 - MEP Elections
Only 2 seats of the MEP were up for election, both seats were uncontested, with an ÖVP victory. This is the first MEP election in Austrian history.
Congrats to all elected officials.
In these August General Elections, 4 elections were occurring simultaneously: Presidential, Nationalrat, Bundesrat, and EU.
-- Election 1/4 - Federal President Elections
Finn Capéton wins the Federal Presidency, receiving 64.706% of the votes.
-- Election 3/4 - Bundesrat Elections
Only 3 seats of the Bundesrat were up for election, two of which (Salzburg & Tyrol) were uncontested.
- Capéton-King, BKU (Burgenland)
- Zurich, ÖVP (Salzburg)
- Ochtenstern, IND (Tyrol)
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OTTAWA - Federal Chancellor Lia Braus meets with Vincent Kingsbury, the Prime Minister of Canada.
The two leaders discussed the future of Austrian-Canadian relations, and the possibility of Austria accepting Canada's formal invitation in joining NATO.
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Tonight, the Regent invited Chancellor-Elect Lia Braus to discuss the ministerial nominees and formation of a government in the Emperor's name.
The Regent expressed his trust in the Braus Government.
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The Emperor and Prince-Archbishop met for the re-establishment of the Austrian Church, a concept that was temporarily introduced during the reign of Julianna.
Last night, the Emperor has officially appointed The Prince-Archbishop as Primate of Austria.