Summary
- Austria’s Freedom Party (FPO) won the general election with around 29% of the vote
- FPO leader Herbert Kickl aims to form a stable coalition, facing opposition from other party leaders
- The FPO victory was praised by right-wing allies in Europe such as France’s far-right National Rally (RN)
- The FPO’s win could impact EU foreign policy, given their stance on issues like aid for Ukraine