The Freedom Party won Austria’s national parliamentary election, marking the first far-right victory since WWII, with 29.2% of the vote. The Austrian People’s Party came second with 26.5%, and the Social Democrats third with 21%. The outgoing coalition of the People’s Party and Greens lost its majority. Herbert Kickl, the Freedom Party leader, aims to be chancellor but needs a coalition partner, which rivals oppose. The party capitalized on concerns over immigration, inflation, Ukraine, and COVID-19, advocating for strict border controls, ending Russia sanctions, and reducing EU powers.