Coalition talks between the Austrian Freedom Party (AFP) and the Austrian People's Party (AWP) have failed, local media reported, BTA reports.
The leader of the APF, Herbert Kickl, returned the unfulfilled mandate to form a government to Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen.
Thus, the negotiations between the two parties followed the fate of those between the APF, the Austrian Social Democratic Party (ASDP) and the liberal party NEOS. As a result, Austria is facing an unprecedented political situation.
Several scenarios are currently possible: resumption of negotiations for a three-way coalition, the formation of an expert government or holding new elections.
The president is expected to make an official statement later today.