The EU may get a far-right president, but it won’t be Austria’s Norbert Hofer

The EU may get a far-right president, but it won’t be Austria’s Norbert Hofer

Far-right candidate Norbert Hofer conceded defeat in Austria’s presidential race on Dec. 4, as left-leaning rival Alexander Van der Bellen emerged with a lead of 53% to 46%. While Austria’s presidential post is mainly ceremonial—the chancellor and the cabinet wield more day-to-day power—the country is one of several in the European Union facing growing far-right…