Austria's Freedom Party, which has Nazi roots, is on the verge of potentially forming a government. This evolution mirrors the acceptance of far-right parties across Europe.
The recent collapse of coalition talks among traditional parties highlights the growing normalization of far-right politics in Austria, raising concerns over democratic stability.
Herbert Kickl, Freedom Party leader, advocates for 'remigration'—mass deportation of non-natives—reflecting a dangerous shift toward nationalist policies.
The EU's previous punitive measures against Austria's far-right were once seen as necessary, but with similar parties now in power elsewhere, that dynamic has shifted.
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