Kickl in power? FPÖ before historical government formation in Austria!

Austria is facing a political upheaval! Herbert Kickl, the leader of the right -wing extremist Freedom Party (FPö), could be the first top candidate since the end of the Second World War. A coalition government with the People's Party (ÖVP) seems to be tangible, which causes an alarm mood in Brussels. Kickl's vision for the country includes strict control of migration and a skeptical attitude towards the EU, which could significantly change the political landscape in Europe, such as the parliament magazine reported

The governor of Vorarlberg, Markus Wallner (ÖVP), expressed sharply about Kickl's reaction during the coalition talks. He criticized Kickl to remain in opposition mode and show no willingness to dialogue. Wallner emphasizes that a Chancellor has to act in a state man and have to deal with other responsible. "A Federal Chancellor has to prove dialogue ability," said Wallner. The FPÖ has made a name for itself as a dominant force in Austrian politics, while Kickl combines the support for its extreme ideas among voters with an increasingly Eurosceptic and pro-Russian rhetoric.

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The planned alliance could not only mean a new political direction for Austria, but also impair relationships with European partners. "If Kickl forms a government with the ÖVP, he could come together with Eurosceptic leaders like Viktor Orbán in Hungary," warned a political scientist in an interview with The Parliament Magazine. Austria's budget is faced with the challenge of a significant deficit of 4.2 % of GDP, which could make the enforcement of the FPÖ's election promises considerably more difficult.

The FPÖ has taken a clear course on strict border controls and the suspension of asylum law. In your manifesto "Fortress Austria" you call for the return of "uninvited foreigners". These extreme positions could move the political balance in Europe further to the right. Experts agree that the coalition negotiations of the FPÖ with the ÖVP could herald an exciting and at the same time challenging phase that is important not only for Austria, but for the entire EU.