SPÖ accuses Identitären of smokescreen intimidation at party headquarters
The Social Democratic Party said right-wing Identitären sprayed dense smoke at its Vienna office on the day of their rally, calling it an intimidation attempt.
On Saturday, the far-right Identitären held a commemorative rally on Vienna's Kahlenberg, marking the second Turkish siege of the city. The same day, the SPÖ's headquarters in Vienna was filled with dense smoke, which the party's federal secretary Klaus Seltenheim linked to the Identitären. He labeled the incident an alarming intimidation tactic with no place in a democracy.
Police confirmed the rally attracted participants but reported no significant clashes, even though opposing groups were present. Seltenheim emphasized that such actions constitute a clear warning sign. The party demanded that such intimidation be condemned and prevented.
Why it matters
It highlights rising political tension and extremist intimidation tactics targeting democratic institutions in Austria.
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