Thousands Rally in Vienna Against FPÖ Coalition Negotiations
The timing of the protest coincided with the 25th anniversary of Austria’s first ÖVP-FPÖ coalition, inaugurated on 4 February 2000.
FPÖ and ÖVP Begin Coalition Talks
The prospect of an FPÖ-led government has sparked huge public outcry, including a large protest in Vienna on Thursday evening.
Thousands Protest in Vienna Against FPÖ Coalition Talks
Demonstrators chanted “Nazis out!” and “Vienna hates the FPÖ” while forming a human chain to symbolically block FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl from becoming Chancellor.
Demonstration Avoided as Government and Unions Reach Wage Deal
The rally was expected to draw up to 30,000 people, with buses from other regions already en route when it was cancelled.
Thousands Protest in Vienna Following FPÖ Election Victory
The stated aim of the protest was to send a clear message before coalition negotiations, urging against FPÖ involvement in government.
Far-Right and Anti-Fascist Demonstrations Turn Violent in Vienna
Masked individuals threw stones and bottles, and officers were attacked with pepper spray, resulting in 43 temporary arrests, three injured police officers, and a damaged police car.
