In Austria, negotiations are underway between the Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the People’s Party (ÖVP), despite their harsh rhetoric during the election campaign. ÖVP leader Christian Stocker is tasked with leading talks with FPÖ chief Herbert Kickl, amid concerns about their stark differences on foreign policy and more extreme positions held by FPÖ. Both parties share similarities in financial and migration policies, potentially easing their discussions compared to previous negotiations with other parties. However, significant ideological gaps remain, particularly regarding EU relations.