Austria's Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, has received a mandate to form a new government. If successful, this would mark the first government led by the far-right since World War II. The party secured 28.

VIENNA (AP) — The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party 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.

Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step toward what would be the country's first post-World War II government led by the far right.

Austria's far-right and conservative parties have previously shared power but always with the Freedom Party in a junior role.

Austrian Far Right Gets Mandate to Try to Lead a Government for the First Time Since World War II VIENNA (AP ... s conservative Austrian People’s Party into second place.

VIENNA (AP) — The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.

The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.