Austria in deep grief: Amo run shakes Graz and Wiener Neustadt

Austria in deep grief: Amo run shakes Graz and Wiener Neustadt

Mourning is noticeable throughout Austria today. The Federal Government has proclaimed a three -day state grants that follows the killing spree in Graz in response to the killing spree in Graz, in which eleven people lived their lives tragically and numerous others were injured. As Wiener Neustadt are having funeral flags. This is a sign of solidarity with the victims and their relatives, which Mayor Klaus Schneeberger underlines in deeply moving words: "We stand together and share the pain of this unimaginable tragedy." In addition, all public events fail during this time or are postponed, such as the planned Tuesday night skating on June 10th and jazz on the roof on June 11th and 12th, 2025.

minute and state meetings

Another important point is the national minute of fun, which takes place today at 10:00 a.m. Wiener Neustadt will also take part in this honorable gesture. "It is important that we come together as a community and give our sympathy," added the mayor. The minute of fun is considered a silent homage to the victim and is part of a greater national commemoration.

Federal Chancellor Stocker described the events in Graz as a "dark day in the history of our country". In a devastating unveiling, Federal President Van der Bellen also spoke of a "horror" that "cannot be put into words". Other politicians, such as Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, also expressed their sympathy for those affected and their families. This shows how deeply the faults of the killing spree are sitting throughout society.

political reactions and cancellations

The political reactions are not long in coming. Many events have been canceled, such as the FPÖ party congress planned for the weekend, as well as the state congresses of the Styrian ÖVP and KPÖ. The Salzburg People's Party also canceled its state congress, and the church representatives and religious communities reacted stunned to the terrible reports.

After such a terrible incident, it is more important than ever that we as a society move together and commemorate the victims. Today's state grants is a first step to show the families of the victims that they are not alone in their grief.