World Jewish Congress calls Austrian election result ‘distressing,’ urges to keep far-right party out of government

2017. október 17 06:20

World Jewish Congress calls Austrian election result ‘distressing,’ urges to keep far-right party out of government

 

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Small blog rsl photo World Jewish Congress calls Austrian election result ‘distressing,’ urges to keep far-right party out of governmentWJC President Ronald S. Lauder congratulated current Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz on placing first in the polls, warned against including the Freedom Party in any governing coalition.
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