The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has emerged as the leading party in the recent elections, prompting President Alexander Van der Bellen to assign party leader Herbert Kickl with the task of forming a coalition. This marks a significant moment in Austria’s political history, as the FPÖ, which has ties to far-right ideologies, prepares to negotiate with conservative factions, amid public protests against their rise to power. The situation has evolved rapidly following failures in negotiations by other political groups.