Vienna commemorates courageous fighters against fascism on February 12th

Vienna commemorates courageous fighters against fascism on February 12th

Vienna - a moving event that is still very important today. As part of a festive event at the Schlingermarkt, the Vienna Mayor and SPÖ state party chairman emphasized Dr. Michael Ludwig the indispensable role of social democracy in resistance to authoritarian currents. He recalled that the SPÖ was pushed out of the federal government during the political upheavals of the 1930s, which led to a dangerous phase in Austrian history. "The consequences of history have to be an apprenticeship - even today," said Ludwig urgently.

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The commemorative address not only illustrated the historical importance of the resistance, but was also an urgent appeal to keep an eye on current developments. Especially in times when right -wing strength gain influence, it is necessary to actively stand up for democracy and freedom. "Antifascism belongs to the DNA of social democracy - we are on the right side of history," continued Ludwig. Barbara Novak, SPÖ state party secretary, also pointed out the serious attacks on freedom of the press and the judiciary and called for a decisive occurrence against these threats.

was particularly highlighted by Georg Weissel, a fallen comrade from Floridsdorf who sacrificed his life for the defense of the democratic values. He was not only a brave resistance fighter, but also a symbolic example of the unshakable use against fascism. "His memory commits us," said district manager Georg Papai. "Democracy and freedom are not a matter of course and have to be fought again every day," said Papai, which summarizes the central message of the memorial event.

Events like this are not only reviews of a dark past, but also urgent calls to vigilance in today's political landscape. The SPÖ affirms its position not to take part in the FPÖ to counteract the risk of a restoration of authoritarian structures, such as krone.at and ots.at