Heinz-Christian Strache

Austria’s far-right vice chancellor quits amid scandal. A Jewish leader calls it a validation for the community.

The rise of Heinz-Christian Strache’s Freedom Party had confirmed the Jewish community’s fears, the Jewish leader said.

By Marcy Oster May 20, 2019 10:56 am

Austria, where far right is part of government, takes a leading role in Europe’s fight against anti-Semitism

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is an eager ally in the battle, but his sole coalition partner is a party with an ominous reputation.

November 20, 2018 5:10 pm

A Jewish lawyer is Steve Bannon’s main ally in uniting Europe’s right

Mischael Modrikamen says he had an instant click with the former White House strategist, but is that the reason he was chosen to lead his European gambit?

November 16, 2018 12:35 pm

Austria’s vice chancellor calls for ban on ritual slaughter

July 24, 2018 11:44 am

Far-right party’s anti-Semitism audit ‘worthless,’ Austrian Jewish leader says

February 28, 2018 7:24 am

Austria just hosted Europe’s largest conference on anti-Semitism. It was challenging with a far-right party in the government.

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 27, 2018 5:43 pm

Austrian Jews to boycott Holocaust memorial ceremony if far-right ministers attend

January 16, 2018 1:04 pm

Far-right party to hold major ministries in Austrian coalition government

December 17, 2017 2:03 pm

Austria accepted its Holocaust guilt. So why is its far right on the rise?

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 16, 2017 3:58 pm

Austrian Jewish leader fights to keep far-right party out of government coalition

October 23, 2017 12:06 pm

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