New coalition govt in Austria, five months of political deadlock ends

Austriа’s conservative People’s Party, centre-left Social Democrats, and liberal Neos reached a deal to form a new coalition government, ending five months of political deadlock. The agreement follows September’s elections in which the far-right Freedom Party emerged as the largest political force but failed to form a



government. 

Christian Stocker, leader of the People’s Party, is set to become the new chancellor. The coalition will address key issues such as migration, economic reform, and extremism. The agreement includes stricter asylum policies, a headscarf ban for girls under 14, and measures to combat radicalization.