It is the European Union country that depends most on Russian gas imports and risks falling into the hands of the pro-Russian far right. The elections in Austria on September 29 could mark a real watershed, not only for Vienna but also for the rest of Europe. Having a member state that still depends so heavily on Moscow for its energy supplies could compromise the efforts of all member states. However, the polls give the lead to Herbert Kikl, Matteo Salvini’s ally, who does not intend to pull the plug on relations with Vladimir Putin.
What the polls say for the Austrian elections
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