The FPÖ supports increased border security and reducing immigration.<ref name="Express"/> It strongly opposes [[Islam]] and its increasing influence in Europe.<ref name="Express"/> It supports banning the [[Burqa]], which although might seem like a beneficial idea, could compromise religious liberty if passed and open a door for increased restrictions against Christianity.<ref name="Express"/>
The FPÖ has a softer and more moderate position on the [[socialist]] and [[globalist]] [[European Union]],<ref name="RT"/> only supporting an exit referendum if [[Turkey (Nation)|Turkey]] joins.<ref name="Express"/>or if the EU threatens to develop into [[United States of Europe|a country]].
In June 2017, FPÖ leader Heinz-Christian Strache called for moving the Austrian embassy in [[Israel]] to [[Jerusalem]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/23/austrian-fpo-leader-move-austrian-embassy-israel-jerusalem/ Populist Party Leader: Move the Austrian Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>