Austria
Republik Österreich
Is Austria the New Finland?
Centre for European Reform
Depression and Democracy in Europe
Paul Krugman, New York Times
Long Live the Habsburg Empire!
Armin Thurnher, Dispatch
Austria's Freedom Party Makes Its Move
Walter Mayr, Der Spiegel
Mourning the Death of Otto von Habsburg
Jacob Heilbrunn
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Under its leader Heinz-Christian Strache, the right-wing populist Freedom Party has become a force to be reckoned with in Austrian politics. It is currently neck and neck with th...(full article)
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About Austria
- Republic of Austria
- Population: 8,210,281 (92nd)
- Area Size: 32,383 sq mi (113th)
- GDP: $323.1 billion (37th)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Official Language: German
- Capital City: Vienna
- Largest City: Vienna
Austria Prosperity Rank: 14 |
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