After coalition talks by the leader of the Austrian People's Party (Österreichische Volkspartei, or ÖVP) collapsed, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked the head of the Freedom Party of Austria (Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs, or FPÖ), Herbert Kickl, to try and form a new government (CNN, Deutsche Welle). The FPÖ was originally passed over after the 2024 elections, despite having won the most seats (Guardian, BBC). The question will close as of the publication date of an ordinance ("Verordnung," sometimes translated as "regulation") in Austria's Federal Law Gazette setting the date for new elections (e.g., Federal Law Gazette - 2019 Election Day [in German], Federal Law Gazette - 2017 Election Day [in German]). The date set for new parliamentary elections is immaterial, but a date must be set to count.

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The question closed "Not before 1 January 2026" with a closing date of 1 January 2026.

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