Austria's two government coalition parties appeared to have lost some support in parliamentary elections Sunday but seemed likely to keep the absolute majority they need to stay in power for the next five years.
Meanwhile, a right-wing, anti-immigrant party made gains.
With more than 60 percent of the vote counted, the Socialist Party had 26.5 percent backing and its centrist People's Party partner was at 23.7 percent. That was a loss of more than 2 percentage points each for both parties.
A final official tally was expected later in the day.
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Meanwhile, a right-wing, anti-immigrant party made gains.
With more than 60 percent of the vote counted, the Socialist Party had 26.5 percent backing and its centrist People's Party partner was at 23.7 percent. That was a loss of more than 2 percentage points each for both parties.
A final official tally was expected later in the day.
Read More: Austria's governing coalition slips in elections - Timesonline.com: Europe
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