
Austria’s National Rightist FPÖ Tied for First Place, Poll Reveals
The FPÖ, the only major party in Austria to oppose sanctions against Russia, is now polling at 26% of the national vote.

The FPÖ, the only major party in Austria to oppose sanctions against Russia, is now polling at 26% of the national vote.

The national-conservative, anti-globalist FPÖ increased its share of the vote to 18.8% in the Tyrol’s state elections on Sunday, overtaking the leftist SPÖ as the second most popular party.

If the FPÖ manages to win over voters from the anti-lockdown, vaccine-critical MFG Österreich party, it could potentially see them surge past the leftist-globalist SPÖ as the country’s most popular party.

Ahead of state elections set to be held this weekend, the FPÖ state boss spoke directly to Austrians, telling them that counteracting population exchange is entirely in their hands.

Kickl’s calls come as the latest opinion surveys indicate a majority of Austrians are calling for an end to the sanctions against Russia.

The former FPÖ chairman was acquitted of corruption charges against him as “the accusation of collusion was clearly refuted.” With seven down and five more cases to go, legal expenses have almost ruined Strache, despite several acquittals.

These departures mark the 13th and 14th resignations of a minister or chancellor in Austria since the formation of the government in early 2020. The government has ignored the opposition’s demands for new elections.

Austria’s federal government has announced relief for Austrians suffering from inflation and rising energy prices. Opponents criticize the package as “a drop in the bucket.”

After a series of scandals, former conservative shooting-star Sebastian Kurz has fallen from grace. But instead of showing personal accountability, he became the latest example of an ex-politician landing softly in advisory boards of multinational companies and NGOs.

Confidence in politics is dropping drastically and the Austrian elite begin to resemble the naked emperor, flaunting his new clothes.