Protests grow against Austria’s Nazi-created Freedom Party after winning parliamentary elections

Edited by Ed Newman
2024-09-30 11:05:01

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Vienna, September 30 (RHC)--  In Austria, protesters gathered outside the Parliament building in Vienna chanting, “Nazis, get out of Parliament -- following the parliamentary win in Sunday's elections.

The far-right Freedom Party won this weekend’s parliamentary election, edging out the ruling conservatives and sending shockwaves throughout Europe.  But it’s unclear if the Freedom Party will be able to form a governing coalition, as all of its rivals have ruled out collaboration. 

Party leader Herbert Kickl ran on a nationalist platform, pledging to restrict asylum and migration and expel non-EU citizens. The Freedom Party was founded in the wake of World War II by former Nazis. 

One protester told reporters: "This means social cuts for Austria.  That means lower salaries.  That means a catastrophe, especially for migrants and for the women who are demonstrating in favor of abortion again.  We started demonstrating 40 years ago, and I can’t do it anymore.”



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