The Euro Effect: Austria’s Economy, Nostalgia, and the Path Ahead for Bulgaria
Austria’s transition from the schilling to the euro offers a revealing example for Bulgaria, which is set to adopt the single currency in less than three months
Far-Right Candidate Concedes Defeat in Austria's Presidential Election
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Norbert Hofer the candidate of Austria's Freedom Party, is set to lose the presidential election rerun that is being held on Sunday, exit polls show.
His opponent Alexander Van der Bellen, a former head of the Green party, is leading, according to estimates cited by daily newspaper Die Presse.
A poll quoted by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung suggests projected support for him is 53.6%.
The repeat election was called after the country's top court ruled the second round of the vote held earlier this year had been marked by irregularities.
It raised fears across Europe that a far-right candidate might win a presidential election on the continent for the first time since the Second World War.
The second round held in May had resulted in a narrow win for Van der Bellen.
Related Articles:
Bulgarian Writer Georgi Gospodinov Tops Austrian Literary Charts with Latest Novel
Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov is making waves in Europe once again
Neutrality Under Scrutiny: Austria Considers NATO Membership in Response to Growing Russian Threats
Austria’s long-held policy of neutrality is facing fresh scrutiny, as Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger openly questioned whether the doctrine still ensures national security in the face of rising global tensions and an increasingly assertive Russia
Austria in Mourning After Graz School Tragedy Leaves Ten Dead
Austria will hold three days of national mourning following the deadly school shooting in the city of Graz
Austria: At Least Ten Dead in Graz School Shooting (UPDATED)
At least five people have reportedly died following a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz
One Bulgarian Dead, Seven Injured in Austrian Highway Crash
A tragic accident occurred on the A25 highway near Wels, Austria, when a minibus carrying eight Bulgarian citizens crashed into a truck
EU Hits Chinese Steel With 50% Tariffs in Major Industry Protection Move
The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its steel import regime, effectively doubling tariffs in an effort to protect domestic producers from what officials describe as a growing wave of low-cost foreign, particularly Chinese, exports
ECB: Euro Adoption Brought Only Limited, One-Off Price Impact in Bulgaria
The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria has so far produced only a limited and largely one-off effect on consumer prices, according to an analysis by the European Central Bank
End of an Era: Orban Ousted as Magyar Wins the Elections in Hungary
Viktor Orban’s long hold on power has come to an abrupt end after a decisive electoral victory by Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party is projected to secure a commanding parliamentary majority
Hungarians Agree On Need For A “Different” EU Relationship, But Split On Ukraine Stance
NEW POLL: HUNGARIANS UNITED ON NEED FOR A ‘DIFFERENT’ RELATIONSHIP WITH THE EU, BUT DIVERGENCES REMAIN ON UKRAINE
EU Panic Deepens Over Hungary-Russia Ties and Possible Secret Leaks
A group of Members of the European Parliament has raised concerns over the potential leakage of confidential EU information to Russia, urging stronger safeguards within the European Parliament
European Prosecutors Raid Bulgaria and Romania in €10M EU Funds Fraud Probe
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has carried out a series of coordinated investigative actions across several countries, including Bulgaria and Romania, as part of a probe into suspected large-scale fraud involving EU funds
