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Far-right candidate Norbert Hofer has lost Austria's presidential election.
On Facebook, he described himself as "infinitely sad" and congratulated
Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory.
Although the post is ceremonial in Austria, the poll had been seen as a sign
of how well populist candidates might do elsewhere in Europe.
Mr Van der Bellen called the result a vote for a "pro-European" Austria
based on "freedom, equality and solidarity".
Referring to the Austrian flag, he said a "red-white-red signal of hope and
change, a red-white-red signal today goes from Austria to all the capitals
of the European Union.
"Finally, you know, I will try to be an open-minded, a liberal-minded and
first of all a pro-European federal president of the Republic of Austria."
Sunday's vote was a rerun of May's election, which Mr Van der Bellen
narrowly won but was marred by postal vote irregularities.
He said there had been significant changes - Brexit, the US election - since
then, along with an increase in political interest - "an enormously broad
electoral movement".
Profiles
Alexander Van der Bellen
Image copyright AFP
Age: 72
Background: Economics professor
Politics: Former Green Party leader
On Trump: "His campaign style, the sexist attacks were unacceptable. As
regards content he has raised concerns - let's give him several months"
On immigration: "I want a liberal, cosmopolitan Austria. What I do
object to is lifting the old borders"
Norbert Hofer
Image copyright EPA
Age: 45
Background: Aeronautical engineer
Politics: Far-right Freedom Party
On Trump: "I'm no Trump fan, but I do have high hopes of improved
relations with Russia."
On Germany's decision to open its doors to refugees: "I say we're not
managing. It was a major mistake that has inflicted massive costs on the
entire EU, as well as Austria and taxpayers." |
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