The **Austrian president**, Alexander van der Bellen, has assigned the **Freedom party (FPÖ)**, known for its anti-migration stance, to negotiate a coalition government.
This could potentially enable the **far-right party** to govern for the first time since **World War II**.
After discussions with FPÖ leader **Herbert Kickl**, the president acknowledged the weight of his decision regarding coalition formation.
Previous negotiations among mainstream parties aimed at preventing FPÖ's rise collapsed due to economic concerns.
This scenario places Austria on a trajectory to align with other **EU nations** governed by far-right parties.
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