Austrian prosecutors are pushing to lift the immunity of Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party (FPO), to investigate him for perjury. This unprecedented move follows the FPO’s recent electoral success, positioning it as the leading party for the first time since its establishment in 1945. Kickl reportedly provided false testimony to a parliamentary committee probing the misuse of public funds in previous governments. The FPO has condemned the prosecution’s request as a politically motivated attack against Kickl and the party, which claims he did not commit perjury.