Far-Right FPÖ Wins Historic Election in Austria

The far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) secured a historic victory in Austria’s general election, winning 29.21% of the vote. Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) came second with 26.48%. FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, known for opposing arms aid to Ukraine and supporting lifting sanctions on Russia, expressed readiness to work with other parties. However, coalition formation may prove challenging, as mainstream parties are hesitant to collaborate with the far-right.