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Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

Austria’s Freedom Party Extends Polling Lead as Cost-of-Living Concerns Persist

Recent polling shows Austria’s right-wing Freedom Party increasing its lead over mainstream rivals as voters remain concerned about inflation, energy prices and immigration.
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