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Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, celebrates with supporters, in Vienna on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, after polls closed in the country's national election.

Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, celebrates with supporters, in Vienna on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, after polls closed in the country's national election. Andreea Alexandru/AP hide caption

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Austrian far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear

The Freedom Party on Sunday secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria. But political rivals have said they won’t work with the party's leader.

Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Poised To Regain Power

Former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz from the Austrian People's Party, OEVP, speaks at a closing rally ahead of elections in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday. The Austrian elections are on Sunday. Ronald Zak/AP hide caption

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Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Poised To Regain Power

Despite a cash-for-contracts scandal that brought down his government in May, Kurz, 33, the country's youngest-ever chancellor, is likely to win back his job on Sunday in a snap election.

Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Poised To Regain Power

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