Herbert Kickl, the leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party, was tasked by President Van der Bellen to attempt forming a government coalition after the party's electoral success.
Despite winning the most votes in the September 29 election, the Freedom Party, led by Kickl, faces challenges in securing a governing coalition due to opposition from mainstream parties.
Chancellor Karl Nehammer, from the conservative Austrian People's Party, was the initial candidate considered for coalition formation but failed to negotiate with both the Social Democrats and Neos.
The prospect of Kickl becoming Austria’s first far-right chancellor highlights a significant political shift and raises concerns among mainstream parties regarding democracy and governance.
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