Along with anti-immigrant policies and COVID-19 scepticism, the Freedom Party has taken a page from the U.S. culture wars, cracking down on trans rights and gender-inclusive language. Liam Hoare reports that the far-right is gaining ground in Austria once again. Could its leader, Herbert Kickl, become the country's next chancellor? Read by Malk Williams.

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Austria’s far right is gaining ground ahead of elections

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