The Islamic Federations condemn the statements of the Lower Austrian governor about the “fight against Islam”.
Austrian politics is experiencing turbulent times these days and unfortunately also brings with it worrying developments.
One of them is certainly the current declaration of war against Islam by the Lower Austrian governor in a ZIB article from January 5, 2025 (Zeit im Bild, ORF broadcast). She names what she believes are the two most important political issues in Austria: the economic recovery and the fight against Islam.
These statements represent a completely incomprehensible declaration of war on more than 700,000 Muslims in Austria.
In crisis situations it is about actively finding a solution to problems. In this case, people are deliberately distracting from the problems and are once again abusing Islam for right-wing populist agitation. Instead, one should turn to the country’s political problems, such as the budget gap or the energy crisis.
The announcement of the “fight against Islam” continues to fuel the socio-politically dangerous mood of the last few years.
These statements once again make Muslims the general target of hatred, incitement and even attacks. It is undeniable that right-wing extremist groups in particular will be pleased about the “declaration of war against Islam”. However, we must not forget: Defend the beginnings!
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