Austria

From appealing across the rural-urban divide to new electoral coalitions, the lessons from Austria’s election are relevant for green and progressive parties all over Europe.

Silvia Nossek, the chairperson of one of Vienna’s districts, talks about the Green approach to local politics and about countryside versus city.

Despite the expressions of relieved euphoria after the Dutch elections, there is little to celebrate.

Can Austria and Portugal provide clues as to which conditions are needed for progressive forces to flourish?

Alexander Van der Bellen’s election as president was a boost for Austrian Greens, but many challenges lie ahead.