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Austrian president-elect calls for unity, extends lead after final vote count

Austrian President-elect Alexander Van der Bellen on Tuesday addressed the nation, calling for the country to come together.

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European relief at Austrian far-right election defeat

Austria's voters have resoundingly rejected anti-immigration and eurosceptic Norbert Hofer's bid to become the European Union's first far-right president, a result greeted with relief from centrist politicians across the continent.

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Ugly Austrian "election of hate" draws to a close

Austria's long and ugly presidential campaign drew to a close Saturday, with the far-right aiming to emulate Donald Trump and Brexit campaigners by dealing a hammer-blow to Vienna's centrist establishment.

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Austria's far-right candidate wins 1st round of presidential race

The latest poll showed far-right Freedom Party (FPO) candidate Norbert Hofer has won the first round of the Austrian presidential election on Sunday.