2024-09-12 06:27:02
According to research by SOS Mitmensch, the FPÖ is advertising heavily in right-wing extremist media during the hot phase of the National Council election campaign. Platforms that the Office for the Protection of the Constitution clearly classifies as scenes that endanger the constitution are currently being flooded with FPÖ advertisements and are also being used for personal appearances, according to SOS Mitmensch. The FPÖ is thus strengthening right-wing extremist circles and at the same time trying to consolidate its own standing in these circles, according to the human rights organization.
“The goodwill of the right-wing extremist scene is obviously the highest priority for FPÖ chairman Kickl. In doing so, he is making himself an assistant and tool of a radical scene that is under surveillance by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution,” criticizes SOS Mitmensch spokesman Alexander Pollak.
Research by SOS Mitmensch has shown that in recent days the FPÖ has placed paid advertisements on all media platforms that are classified as right-wing extremist by the Austrian Office for the Protection of the Constitution. These include the right-wing extremist magazine “Info direkt”, which is close to the “Identitarians”, the online medium “Heimatkurier”, which is also close to the right-wing extremist “Identitarians”, and the channel “AUF1”, which is classified as right-wing extremist by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution. In addition, there are numerous appearances by FPÖ politicians on right-wing extremist channels, reports SOS Mitmensch. For example, Dagmar Belakowitsch, a member of the National Council who is running in fourth place on the FPÖ federal list, presented the FPÖ’s election program on a right-wing extremist channel that recently paid homage to a deceased neo-Nazi. Other FPÖ politicians, such as FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker, have also appeared in right-wing extremist media to promote the FPÖ’s positions, reports SOS Mitmensch.
SOS Mitmensch sees the support of right-wing extremist scenes and the radicalization of the FPÖ that results from this as “a real threat to democracy”. “Politicians and parties that support extremist scenes financially and through appearances, or are even part of these scenes themselves, are not trustworthy. You cannot run a democratic state with politicians like these,” stresses SOS Mitmensch spokesman Pollak.
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The Rise of the Far-Right in Austria: A Warning for Progressives
As Austria gears up for its national elections, the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is making headlines for its controversial advertising strategies and cozying up to right-wing extremist groups. According to research by SOS Mitmensch, a human rights organization, the FPÖ has been placing paid advertisements on media platforms classified as right-wing extremist by the Austrian Office for the Protection of the Constitution [[1]]. This has raised concerns about the party’s commitment to democratic values and its willingness to pander to radical ideologies.
The FPÖ’s actions have been criticized by SOS Mitmensch spokesman Alexander Pollak, who argues that the party is prioritizing the goodwill of right-wing extremist groups over the principles of democracy [[1]]. The party’s chairman, Herbert Kickl, has been accused of making himself an “assistant and tool of a radical scene that is under surveillance by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution” [[1]].
A closer look at the FPÖ’s advertising strategy reveals a disturbing trend. The party has been placing ads on right-wing extremist media outlets, including the magazine “Info direkt”, which is close to the “Identitarians”, a far-right movement [[1]]. Additionally, FPÖ politicians have been making appearances on right-wing extremist channels, promoting the party’s positions and ideology [[1]].
This normalization of far-right ideologies is a phenomenon that has been observed across Europe, with Austria serving as a cautionary tale for progressives [[2]]. As the far-right gains traction in European politics, it is essential to recognize the dangers of normalizing extremist ideologies and to confront them head-on.
Austria’s experience with the far-right is a warning to progressives everywhere. The country has seen the rise of the FPÖ, which has been accused of promoting xenophobic and anti-Semitic rhetoric [[3]]. The party’s popularity has led to concerns about the erosion of democratic values and the rise of populism in Europe.
As Austria heads into its national elections, the stakes are high. The country’s progressives must confront the threat of the far-right and reject its divisive and discriminatory ideology. The normalization of far-right extremism is a danger not just to Austria but to the entire European project.
the rise of the far-right in Austria is a warning to progressives everywhere. It is essential to recognize the dangers of normalizing extremist ideologies and to confront them head-on. By promoting democratic values and rejecting the rhetoric of hate, we can create a more just and equal society for all.
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Austria far-right
The Rise of the Far-Right in Austria: A Warning for Progressives
As Austria gears up for its national elections, the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is making headlines for its controversial advertising strategies and cozying up to right-wing extremist groups. According to research by SOS Mitmensch, a human rights organization, the FPÖ has been placing paid advertisements on media platforms classified as right-wing extremist by the Austrian Office for the Protection of the Constitution [[1]]. This has raised concerns about the party’s commitment to democratic values and its willingness to pander to radical ideologies.
The FPÖ’s actions have been criticized by SOS Mitmensch spokesman Alexander Pollak, who argues that the party is prioritizing the goodwill of right-wing extremist groups over the principles of democracy [[1]]. The party’s chairman, Herbert Kickl, has been accused of making himself an “assistant and tool of a radical scene that is under surveillance by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution” [[1]].
A closer look at the FPÖ’s advertising strategy reveals a disturbing trend. The party has been placing ads on right-wing extremist media outlets, including the magazine “Info direkt”, which is close to the “Identitarians”, a far-right movement [[1]]. Additionally, FPÖ politicians have been making appearances on right-wing extremist channels, promoting the party’s positions and ideology [[1]].
This normalization of far-right ideologies is a phenomenon that has been observed across Europe, with Austria serving as a cautionary tale for progressives [[2]]. As the far-right gains traction in European politics, it is essential to recognize the dangers of normalizing extremist ideologies and to confront them head-on.
Austria’s experience with the far-right is a warning to progressives everywhere. The country has seen the rise of the FPÖ, which has been accused of promoting xenophobic and anti-Semitic rhetoric [[3]]. The party’s popularity has led to concerns about the erosion of democratic values and the rise of populism in Europe.
As Austria heads into its national elections, the stakes are high. The country’s progressives must confront the threat of the far-right and reject its divisive and discriminatory ideology. The normalization of far-right extremism is a danger not just to Austria but to the entire European project.
The recent European elections saw the FPÖ making gains in Austria, with exit polls suggesting that the party was in the lead [[2]]. This trend is reflected in other European countries, where far-right parties are gaining traction and making inroads into mainstream politics.
It is essential to recognize the dangers of normalizing far-right extremism and to confront it head-on. The rise of the far-right in Austria is a warning to progressives everywhere, and it is crucial that we take action to protect democratic values and promote a more inclusive and tolerant society.
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