Austria’s Freedom Party (FPO) is projected to win the general election with 29.1% of the vote, ahead of the governing Austrian People’s Party (OVP) at 26.2%, and the Social Democrats (SDP) at 20.4%. Led by Herbert Kickl, the FPO’s victory highlights rising support for hard-right parties in Europe due to immigration concerns. Despite the win, Kickl needs a coalition partner to form a government, but rivals refuse to work with him. The OVP is open to a coalition with the FPO, but not with Kickl as leader. Economic and immigration issues dominated the campaign.