“You can congratulate the leader of the Austrian People's Party (ANP) Sebastian Kurtz on the convincing victory of the“ populists ”and wish the speedy formation of a viable federal government. The Russian side is ready to continue fruitful cooperation with the future Cabinet of Ministers of Austria, ”the TASS ambassador quotes.
As stated in the Austrian Interior Ministry, the Austrian People's Party, led by Kurtz, gains 38.4% of the vote and wins after all votes are counted.
The second place with a result of 21.5% of the votes is occupied by the Social Democratic Party of Austria.
Kurtz previously announced his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections in Austria.