Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Karl Nehammer, leader of the ÖVP, with forming a new government, bypassing the FPÖ's Herbert Kickl despite his party's electoral success.

Nehammer, emphasizing a centrist approach, plans to engage in coalition talks with the SPÖ and potentially a third partner, likely the Neos, to ensure a stable government.

The decision has sparked criticism from the FPÖ, with Kickl asserting that the final decision is yet to be made.

Nehammer has identified key issues such as economic stability, healthcare, and migration as priorities for the new government.

The political landscape remains tense as Nehammer navigates these complex negotiations, aiming to foster unity and optimism in Austria's future.