Citizenship for Ukrainians refused: Hymn remains mandatory!

Citizenship for Ukrainians refused: Hymn remains mandatory!

An incident at the ceremony in Baden, Lower Austria, causes violent discussions. On October 15, 2024, a Ukrainian refused to sing the red, white and red federal anthem during the ceremony. This led to a unanimous decision by the Lower Austrian state government to revoke the award of citizenship. State Councilor Christoph Luisser (FPÖ) said that singing together and the visible presence of the flags of the Republic of Austria and the respective federal state are necessary. "This is not a must. Anyone who obviously speaks against Austria just didn't understand it," said Luisser.

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The decision also found support from Landes Vice Udo Landbauer, who emphasized that citizenship was an award that requires respect and appreciation. "Anyone who refuses to identify themselves with Austria only shows that they are not willing to accept the basic principles of our homeland," he clarified. This attitude is strongly supported by the FPÖ; It refers to § 21 of the Citizenship Act, which calls for a solemn framework for naturalization, including the joint settlement of the federal anthem. "We don't let ourselves be danced on our noses," added Landbauer, in order to underline the determination of the state government, to protect the integrity and the values ​​of Austrian citizenship, such as Today.at and Nachrichten report. These events throw a light on the strict requirements for integration for potential citizens.