Alexander Van der Bellen

Austria 'rejects far-right president, elects Van der Bellen'

Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen wins Austria's presidential election, preventing Norbert Hofer from becoming the EU's first far-right head of state, the BBC has been told.

Austria votes in key test for far-right

The European Union could see its first far-right president if Norbert Hofer wins the second, run-off round of the Austrian election.

May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016

Austria 'rejects far-right president, elects Van der Bellen'

Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen wins Austria's presidential election, preventing Norbert Hofer from becoming the EU's first far-right head of state, the BBC has been told.

May 22, 2016
May 22, 2016

Austria votes in key test for far-right

The European Union could see its first far-right president if Norbert Hofer wins the second, run-off round of the Austrian election.

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