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Austria's Far-Right Freedom Party Mandated to Form Government After Chancellor's Resignation

Herbert Kickl of the Freedom Party has been tasked to form a new government following Karl Nehammer's resignation, marking potential far-right governance in Austria.

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Updated: Jan 6th, 2025, 11:21 AM ET

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Following Karl Nehammer's resignation, President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl to form a new government. The Freedom Party, which won 28.8% of the vote in the September elections, seeks to govern for the first time. Despite past resistance from Nehammer's conservative People’s Party, initial indications suggest potential coalition talks could occur. However, economic challenges and the political landscape remain complex, with polls indicating an increased popularity for the Freedom Party, raising concerns about far-right influence in Austria.

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