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It is a bombshell in the political landscape of Austria: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has officially given the right-wing populist FPÖ around party leader Herbert Kickl the task of forming a government. The FPÖ is now entering into talks with the conservative ÖVP, which originally wanted to prevent Kickl from becoming Chancellor. Kickl is considered pro-Russian and a critic of the EU sanctions against Moscow. He is repeatedly compared to AfD politician Höcke, says political scientist Heinisch. ---- Here on ZDFheute Nachrichten you can find out what is happening in the world and what concerns us all: We provide insight into the world of news, explain the background and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion with the facts that we present to you. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. You can always stay up to date at https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten. #österreich #Kickl #FPÖ