Chancellor calls for election after video exposes coalition partner’s Russian links

Far-right leader Strache says ‘Russian oligarch’ video footage was an illegal trap

Coalition future at risk after footage emerges of Strache offering government contracts

Kremlin critic alleges hundreds of millions of euros flowed through country’s lenders

Tough talk on migration has boosted centre-right but critics say chancellor legitimises extremist ideas

Vienna uses EU presidency to revive bloc’s campaign for north Africa to share load

Case could help ensure Vienna’s backing for possible fresh sanctions on Russia

Mix of nationalist rhetoric and disciplined policies cements Freedom party role in power

Vienna joins US and Hungary in refusing to sign up to internationally agreed accord

E-mail urging police to restrict information to media causes outcry

Rightwing populists are too abrasive to be suitable coalition partners

Europe’s passport-free area under pressure as calls grow for tougher migrant controls

Why is Angela Merkel allowing her country to be cut off from its hinterland?

A pragmatic, dispassionate approach will bear fruit because we are not that far apart

Air Berlin’s demise sparks flight of European carriers to Austrian capital

Freedom party initiative will push limit on section of main motorway up to 140kph

Critics say plans deviate from internationally agreed principles

‘Disembarkation platforms’ outside Europe will seek to stop illegal immigrants

Chancellor wants more controls on illegal migration as tension rises in bloc

Agreement between Merkel’s coalition partners could weaken Schengen zone