Pro-Russian party wins parliamentary elections in Austria
Photo: the pro-Russian party wins the parliamentary elections in Austria (Getty Images)
In Austria's parliamentary elections, the pro-Russian Austrian Freedom Party is currently leading. It is reported by Kurier, that the party has garnered 29.1% of the votes and secured 57 seats, which is an increase of 26 seats compared to 2019.
According to preliminary results, two other opposition parties, the Social Democratic Party and NEOS, received 20.9% (40 seats) and 8.8% (17 seats) respectively.
The ruling People's Party garnered 26.3% of the votes, which will give it 52 seats, a decrease of 19 seats compared to the 2019 results. The Greens - Green Alternative lost 9 seats, receiving 8.7% (17 seats).
It is noteworthy that the leader of the Austrian Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, openly opposes allocating funds for military assistance to Ukraine and criticizes sanctions against Russia.
Austria's support for Ukraine
This summer, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer made a statement in support of Ukraine, asserting that Ukraine has the right to attack Russian territory using Western-supplied weapons.
Additionally, Austria's Ministry of Climate Protection decided to allocate five million euros to Ukraine. The funds are intended for the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has been severely damaged after more than two years of war.
