Freedom Party of Austria - what you need to know
Austria s Freedom Party, FPÖ, has a good chance of being part of the country s next government not for the first time. Unlike the German AfD, Austria s far-right party has long since cast aside its pariah status.
The Freedom Party (FPÖ) has long positioned itself as a political defender of tradition in Austria. The far-right populists are credited with shifting Austrian politics to the right with a host of actions and demands including:
- A strong anti-Muslim message and long-time call for a ban on face veils, which has since become law.