Herbert Kickl, a politician from the Freedom Party, faces challenges in becoming Austria's chancellor due to a hostile political environment and recent downgrades in Austria's credit rating. The media's negative portrayal of right-wing politics and the struggles of mainstream parties highlight the political turmoil in Austria. Kickl's potential leadership is compared to Hungary's Viktor Orban, with implications for EU politics and migration policy. The article reflects on the state of democracy in Austria and the influence of Hungarian politics. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)