Margaret defends itself: street festival against right -wing extremist rally!

Margaret defends itself: street festival against right -wing extremist rally!

Ramperstorffergasse 31, 1050 Wien, Österreich - On Saturday, July 26th, the Identity Movement A rally entitled "Information and education of passers-by about the Wiener asylum and Migration policy ”. Around 500 participants are expected to make this event the third of its kind in Vienna. In recent years, numerous right -wing extremists from neighboring countries have visited such rallies, which underlines the worrying development of a right -wing extremist mobilization.

The identity movement, which was created in Germany at the end of 2012 and has its roots in France, propagates a theory of ethnopluralism. This says that every ethnicity is defined according to culture and not according to biological criteria. The movement sees itself as a defender of "Western culture", which she allegedly sees threatened by Islam. It calls for a "cultural-spiritual revolution" and return to traditional values such as home and family, which is repeatedly considered in critical voices as Islam-hostile and racist, such as bpb explained.

counter events in Margareten

Although the Identitarian Movement operates a locally in Ramperstorffergasse 31 in Margareten, the District repeated against this meeting point To proceed - but so far without success. Data protection reasons prevent the police from providing information about this identity loft. If you want to take any security concerns seriously, the State Office for State Security and Extremism would be obliged to determine.

To set a sign against this dangerous current, organize Greens, SPÖ, KPÖ/Links and Neos on Friday, July 25th, a colorful street festival in Siebenbrunnengasse 26-31. Here visitors can experience a variety of activities: from thematic speeches to music to a drag show. This festival should not only symbolically counteract the identity movement, but also strengthen solidarity in the community.

right -wing extremism in Austria

The current political mood in Austria is worrying, especially with regard to the increase in right -wing extremist crimes. According to a Study , which was presented by the former Minister of Justice Alma Zadić, there was a significant increase in such deeds between 2020 and 2023. Violations of the prohibition law - a clear indication that right -wing extremist ideologies also gain a foothold in society.

The Identity Movement has increasingly gained media attention and influence on political discourse in recent years. They combine their anti -Islam and racist views with popular cultural elements to spread their messages more broadly. The development shows that the right -wing extremist discourse is interwoven not only in Austria, but also cross -border, which represents further challenges for democracy.

July 26 not only a day of the rally, but also an important moment to set a strong sign against the wave of right -wing extremism in Margareten.