FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl is attempting to woo the ÖVP with a softened rhetoric and a detailed plan for a potential coalition.

Despite his efforts, ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer remains firm in his refusal to form a government with Kickl, citing past disagreements and concerns over Kickl's political approach.

Kickl's strategy includes economic proposals and a call for reduced bureaucracy, aiming to appeal to influential ÖVP factions.

However, internal opposition within the ÖVP and a recent FPÖ motion against an ÖVP minister's EU candidacy complicate his efforts.

Public opinion shows some support for a FPÖ-ÖVP coalition, but significant hurdles remain.