Austria's Political Shake-Up: Freedom Party Open to Talks

Austria's far-right Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, is open to discussions with all parties for government formation following its win in the parliamentary election. However, Chancellor Karl Nehammer's conservative People's Party, which came second, remains firm on not forming a coalition with Kickl.

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) is ready to engage in dialogue with all political parties to form a government after its success in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to leader Herbert Kickl on national broadcaster ORF.

During discussions with other party leaders, Kickl urged a reconsideration of their refusals to form a coalition with him. Meanwhile, Chancellor Karl Nehammer of the conservative People's Party, which placed second in projections, reiterated his party's stance against joining a government that includes Kickl.