Coalition collapse sends Austria to early election

SBS World News Radio: Austria is heading for an early election after a split in the governing coalition of centre left and centre right parties.

Coalition collapse sends Austria to early electionCoalition collapse sends Austria to early election

Coalition collapse sends Austria to early election

The collapse came after the leader of the junior coalition party resigned and was replaced by Austria's 30 year old foreign minister-Sebastian Kurz.

Our reporter in Vienna is Kerry Skyring; he tells Greg Dyett the change of leadership has triggered an early election.

 






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