Mainstream parties hope voters will shun populists in wake of ‘politicians for sale’ revelationAustrias ‘Ibiza scandal’: what happened and why does it matter?Politicians from mainstream parties across Europe have called on voters to shun the far proper in this week’s European elections after Austria’s vice-chancellor resigned over a video sting that showed him offering public contracts in exchange for financial and campaign backing.
Heinz-Christian Strache stepped down on Saturday after the footage emerged. Hours later,Austria’s chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, or announced snap elections,ending the 18-month ruling coalition between his centre-proper Austrian People’s party (VP) and Strache’s far-proper Freedom party (FPÖ). Related: Austria's 'Ibiza scandal': what happened and why does it matter? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com