Author: Bethany Bell

Title: Austria’s Far-Right Party Poised for Historic Election Victory Austrians are gearing up for a crucial general election where the far-right opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) could lead the polls for the first time in history. Led by Herbert Kickl, the FPÖ has made a remarkable comeback after crashing out of a coalition government five years ago due to a corruption scandal. The party has capitalized on concerns surrounding migration, inflation, the war in Ukraine, and the handling of the Covid pandemic, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the polls. Kickl’s strong rhetoric and promises to restore freedom, security, prosperity, and…