As Austria approaches its National Council elections, the political landscape is witnessing significant shifts.

The latest APA poll indicates the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is leading, but its advantage over the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) is narrowing.

The FPÖ stands at 27.2%, while the ÖVP follows closely at 24.7%.

The Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) remains in third place with 20.6%.

Smaller parties like the Beer Party and the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ) are struggling to surpass the 4% threshold needed for parliamentary entry, potentially affecting the distribution of seats among larger parties.

This scenario opens the possibility for a coalition between the ÖVP and SPÖ, alongside the more likely FPÖ-ÖVP alliance.

The election could also mark a historic low for the ÖVP if it fails to maintain its current standing.

As the election day nears, the political dynamics remain fluid, with the potential for unexpected outcomes.