Austria's far-right Freedom Party asked to form government – DW – 01/06/2025
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FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl formally received a mandate to form a new government, after coalition talks between centrist parties had collapsed.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23952555

Summary

Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), with forming a new government after the collapse of coalition talks among centrist parties.

The FPÖ won 28.8% in the September election, surpassing the conservative Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP).

Initially excluded, Kickl is now engaging in coalition talks with the ÖVP, reflecting a shift in political dynamics.

This has drawn parallels to Germany, where far-right AfD leaders predict similar political breakthroughs despite current resistance from mainstream parties.

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