Its most likely partner the conservative Austrian People's Party (OVP), which finished runner up and also wants to impose tougher immigration rules. The FPO says in its manifesto it wants migrants who have entered Austria illegally to be removed and very strict criteria enforced on legal immigration.

Political parties on the European right were celebrating on Monday after Austria's Freedom Party (FPO) won the county’s general election.Led by Herbert Kickl, who capitalised on a misfiring economy and concerns that Austria has taken in people faster than it can integrate them,