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09/26/2008: "Far right set for gains in Austrian election"

The far right in Austria is going into this weekend's general election in confident mood. Their fortunes appear to have been boosted by the sharp economic downturn and rising inflation that has have driven up the cost of living. Both the Freedom Party and Jorg Haider's new party say their championing the cause of "real Austrians".

They portray immigration as at least part of the problem. Out of a population of 8.4 million 1.4 are of foreign origin, primarily form the Balkans and Turkey.

Against this background the Freedom Party, under the leadership of Heize Christian Strache, have proposed a halt to immigration and the creation of a ministry of repatriation.

Together both parties could capture up to a quarter of the vote. The rest of Europe will look on with interest on the coalition horse trading that seems sure to follow Sunday’s election.

[ As I understand it, the Freedom Party has split into two parties - one taking a softer stance than the other. When convenient, with a suitable number of votes, they would then rejoin. Think about it. ]

http://www.euronews.net/en/article/25/09/2008/far-right-set-for-gains-in-austrian-election/