The political landscape in Styria, Austria, is undergoing significant changes as the region prepares for its upcoming Landtag elections.

Recent national elections have seen the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) rise to prominence, surpassing traditional coalition partners, the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ).

This shift is particularly notable in Styria, a "swing state" where political allegiances frequently change.

The FPÖ's success comes despite ongoing financial investigations involving party members in Graz, which appear to have had little impact on voter support.

As the Landtag elections approach, ÖVP's Christopher Drexler and SPÖ's Anton Lang are set to compete against FPÖ's Mario Kunasek, who has already expressed intentions to lead coalition talks if his party wins.

Graz, the state capital, remains unpredictable, with the SPÖ recently leading in local polls, a stark contrast to their previous standings.

The upcoming elections are expected to be a close contest, reflecting broader national trends and potentially reshaping Styria's political future.