Norbert Hofer

Austria 'rejects far-right president, elects Van der Bellen'

Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen wins Austria's presidential election, preventing Norbert Hofer from becoming the EU's first far-right head of state, the BBC has been told.

May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016

Austria 'rejects far-right president, elects Van der Bellen'

Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen wins Austria's presidential election, preventing Norbert Hofer from becoming the EU's first far-right head of state, the BBC has been told.