Austria election: Polls open as far-right eyes historic win DW 09/29/2024
Briefly

The Freedom Party, historically never topping national votes, is expected to gain a narrow, significant victory in the upcoming elections, with polling indicating 27% support.
Under Herbert Kickl's leadership, the FPO has rebounded in popularity, driven by public anger regarding issues like COVID restrictions, migration, inflation, and the Ukraine crisis.
Even if the FPO wins the most votes, analysts suggest it may still lack the necessary seats or coalition partners to effectively govern.
The conservative OVP ranks second in polls at 25%, while the center-left Social Democrats hold around 21%, indicating a shifting political landscape in Austria.
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