Schengen and the FPÖ: How foreign countries are viewing the upcoming Austrian National Council elections

Saturday, Sep 28, 2024

Der Standard

International interest focuses on Austrian election, with some hoping for a right-wing victory and others wanting pro-European rule.

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International allies are hoping for a blue electoral victory, while two Eastern European countries desire a pro-European government regarding the National Council election. Following the EU elections, former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met in Vienna to establish a new right-wing EU faction called “Patriots for Europe.” The strong polling figures of the FPÖ have generated increased international interest in the upcoming election, particularly in two Eastern European nations where the Freedom Party plays a role.

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