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Defeated Far-Right Hofer Says Intends to Run for Austrian President Again

© REUTERS / Heinz-Peter BaderAustrian presidential candidate Norbert Hofer of the Freedom Party (FPOe) addresses a news conference ahead of a re-run of the run-off presidential election in Vienna, Austria August 29, 2016
Austrian presidential candidate Norbert Hofer of the Freedom Party (FPOe) addresses a news conference ahead of a re-run of the run-off presidential election in Vienna, Austria August 29, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Austrian far-right Freedom Party candidate Norbert Hofer, who lost the presidential election rerun on Sunday, said he would run for president again in six years.

Austrian far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) presidential candidate Norbert Hofer and his wife Verena wait for the first projections in his office in Vienna, Austria, December 4, 2016 - Sputnik International
Freedom Party's Hofer Admits Defeat in Presidential Election Rerun
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — "Obviously, yes, because so many people have supported me," Hofer told reporters when asked, whether he would take part in the next presidential election.

Hofer has also urged his supporters to recognize the victory of his rival, Green Party-backed independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen.

"I am asking my electorate to recognize that we have a winner. We should stand together supporting our country," Hofer added.

According to the Interior Ministry, Van der Bellen is leading the Austrian presidential election with 60.4 percent of ballots against 39.6 percent received by his rival.

The presidential rerun was called after Austria’s top court overturned the results of May’s election over postal vote irregularities following an appeal from the far-right Freedom Party.

The poll was won by Van der Bellen who defeated Hofer in the runoff by just 31,000 votes. The turnout was estimated at 72 percent, or almost 4.4 million.

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