Austria is heading into a pivotal general election this Sunday, with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) positioned as a frontrunner. The FPÖ, known for its anti-immigration stance, has previously been part of coalition governments but has never won outright. This election could mark a significant shift in Austrian politics, as the party seeks to capitalize on growing populist sentiment. The race remains tight, with the ruling conservative People's Party also vying for control. A win for the FPÖ would signal another major gain for far-right movements across Europe.
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Austrian far right pledges to win Sunday's election as tight race winds up
Herbert Kickl, pledged on Friday to win this weekend's parliamentary election in what would be a historic first, even as opinion polls show the race is now too close to call.
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Austria’s far-right is the frontrunner for Sunday’s election. How did it get here?
Austria goes to the polls this Sunday, with the populist, anti-immigration Freedom Party (FPÖ) tipped to emerge as the winner, in what would mark another gain for the far right in Europe. Unlike its peers, however, the FPÖ is no upstart and has previously been part of coalition governments .
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Austria's far right eyes unprecedented election win
Austrians vote on Sunday in a general election that could see the far-right opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) top the polls for the first time. Five years ago, the party crashed out of a coalition government with the conservative People’s Party because of a corruption scandal dubbed Ibiza-gate.
