Far-right surge in Vienna polls

THE far-right resurged in local elections in Vienna, the Austrian capital, securing the biggest gains in votes and mandates following a campaign laced with anti-Islamic rhetoric.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2010 - 01:00

With only absentee ballots left to be counted, the anti-immigration Freedom Party won 28 seats in the regional parliament – up from 13.

“With a hand on my heart, I am deeply grateful for the confidence the Viennese have given me ,” said Freedom Party chief Heinz-Christian Strache.

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