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The leader of the Austrian Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, leaves the presidential office in Vienna, Austria, on Monday 6 January 2025.

Video. EU holds its breath as far-right in Austria edges closer to power

Updated: 07/01/2025 - 18:09 GMT+1

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, who has been tasked with forming a coalition government, is opposed to sanctions against Russia, advocates for the remigration of foreigners and rejects the European Green Deal.

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