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Significance Dependence on Russian gas has increased over the past year, while many Austrian companies continue to have strong business links in Russia. Austria will hold its general election in September and the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which is sympathetic to Russia, is leading in the polls. Impacts The government is unlikely to agree on a new national security strategy before the end of the current legislative period. Public and political opposition to Austria joining NATO will persist. Far-right victories in Austria and the upcoming legislative elections in France would likely undermine EU aid to Ukraine.
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