Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, secured a historic victory in the national parliamentary elections with 29.2% of the vote, marking the first time a far-right party has won an Austrian election since World War II. Despite this win, the party faces challenges in forming a government as other major parties, including the center-right Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the center-left Social Democrats (SPÖ), are reluctant to form a coalition with them. The FPÖ's success is part of a broader European trend of rising far-right and nationalist parties, fueled by public discontent over issues such as immigration, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. The party's platform includes strict anti-immigration policies, opposition to EU sanctions on Russia, and a call for economic reforms. The FPÖ's historical ties to Nazi veterans and its controversial policies have raised concerns about Austria's future political direction.