The Freedom Party's ascent would put its firebrand leader, Herbert Kickl, into the position of chancellor and signal a new high-water mark for the rise of the far right in Europe.
Mr. Kickl has promised to make Austria a fortress, campaigning on a strong anti-immigrant platform that has included calls for a halt to accepting new asylum seekers.
A senior leader of the conservative Austrian People's Party announced they would be open to coalition talks with the Freedom Party, contradicting a previous campaign promise.
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