Anton Pelinka is professor of political science and nationalism studies at the Central European University, Budapest, and director of the Institute of Conflict Research, Vienna. Among his books are (co-edited with Ruth Wodak) The Haider Phenomenon (Transaction, 2002) and Democracy Indian Style: Subhas Chandra Bose and the Creation of India's Political Culture (Transaction, 2003) 

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The core appeal of Austria’s rightwing populist leader is more likely to be transferred than extinguished by his sudden death, says Anton Pelinka.

A historic far-right advance in Austria's election presents the polity with a severe democratic test. But the burden falls also on the country itself, says Anton Pelinka.

The real story of Austria's general election is that the country's democracy has been taken hostage by the extreme right. Anton Pelinka, Austria's leading political analyst, explains.