The FreedomParty and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream. By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F.
VIENNA — The leader of Austria's FreedomParty received a mandate Monday to try to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.
By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin The president of Austria on Monday gave Herbert Kickl, the outspoken leader of the Alpine country’s far-right FreedomParty, the task of trying ...