Negotiations to form Austria’s government are stretching toward a record timeline, prompted by protests against the potential return of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) to power. While the FPO, which topped the recent national polls, has previously been part of the government, it has never led. The Freedom Party is negotiating with the conservative People's Party (OVP), which seeks a coalition after failing in earlier attempts alone. Analysts expect that the FPO will lead the government, even amid civil society protests, as negotiations stay resilient despite differing views on EU policy and media funding.
Austria's government formation negotiations are set to become the longest in history, sparked by widespread protests against the rise of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO).
Political analyst Johannes Huber indicated that despite differences on EU stance, the negotiations between the FPO and the conservative People's Party (OVP) are unlikely to fail.
The ongoing protests reflect civil society's strong opposition to FPO's return to power, as seen in previous demonstrations that gathered tens of thousands.
Analysts suggest that while protests against the FPO are large, they are not anticipated to derail the negotiations for a new government.
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