Austria’s far-right leader Herbert Kickl, resembling an amiable ski instructor, rallies supporters with promises of “five good years” ahead of a pivotal national election. His pro-Kremlin, anti-migration Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised to win the most votes, capitalizing on fears around migration, crime, and economic issues. This marks a comeback for the FPÖ after the 2019 Ibiza scandal involving former leader Heinz-Christian Strache. The current ÖVP-Green coalition government has seen a significant decline, with the FPÖ leading in polls since late 2022 and winning the European Parliament elections in June.