In the recent Austrian elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, emerged as the frontrunner, securing 29.2% of the votes. This result allowed the FPÖ to surpass the ruling People's Party (ÖVP), headed by Chancellor Karl Nehammer, which finished in second place. Political analyst Cas Mudde commented on the election outcomes, noting that the shift in voter support is primarily occurring within the right-wing spectrum rather than a direct movement from the ÖVP to the FPÖ. He observed that this trend is becoming increasingly common, where the far-right factions within the broader right-wing coalition gain significant ground, even as the overall right-wing bloc sees only modest gains.