Sat Jan 04 19:38:31 UTC 2025: ## Austrian Chancellor Nehammer to Resign After Coalition Talks Fail
**Vienna, Austria –** Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced his resignation on Saturday, January 4th, 2024, following the collapse of a second round of coalition talks aimed at forming a new government. The talks, involving Nehammer’s People’s Party (OEVP) and the Social Democrats, broke down after the liberal Neos party unexpectedly withdrew from negotiations.
According to Austrian broadcaster ORF, Chancellor Nehammer stated that despite extensive efforts, an agreement on key issues proved impossible, rendering further negotiations futile for Austria’s future. His resignation is expected to take effect in the coming days. This development leaves Austria facing a period of political uncertainty as it searches for a new governing coalition.
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