Early elections in Austria revive eurosceptic threat

The collapse of Austria’s ruling grand coalition has triggered an early general election, to be held in October, which could see the far-right and eurosceptic Freedom Party entering government. An immediate push for an EU referendum seems unlikely. But anti-immigration and anti-EU sentiment will persist, particularly if growth remains weak and unemployment continues to rise.

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