Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's FPÖ, delivered a fiery speech at the party's traditional Political Ash Wednesday event in Ried.

Addressing 2,000 supporters, Kickl criticized the newly formed coalition government, labeling it a "coalition of losers," and announced plans to push for new elections.

Despite the collapse of coalition talks with the ÖVP, Kickl assured his followers that his ambition to become chancellor remains intact, calling himself the "not-yet chancellor.

" The event, marked by sharp rhetoric, also saw protests from groups like "Omas gegen rechts," who held a counter-demonstration nearby.

Kickl's speech included praise for former U.

S. President Donald Trump and attacks on Austria's current leadership, accusing them of betraying conservative values.

The gathering, a staple of FPÖ tradition since 1992, highlighted the party's return to its opposition roots after a brief stint in coalition negotiations.