Monday, 25. November 2002

Austrian far-right party trounced, but could still assume coalition role


Austrian far-right leader Jorg Haider has announced his retirement from politics, but Austria-watchers may want to hold their applause for now. Haider made the announcement Monday, a day after his Freedom Party suffered a crushing defeat in national elections that gave a clear victory to the conservative People’s Party.

¬> Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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