Risk of terrorism in Villach: politicians demands immediate measures!

Risk of terrorism in Villach: politicians demands immediate measures!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On February 17th, a brutal assassination in Villach shook the public and demanded the life of a young man. Werner Kogler, the federal spokesman and club chairman of the Greens, said shocked: "Islamist terror has taken her son from a family and endangers our freedom and peaceful coexistence." In the middle of this tragedy, Kogler emphasized that it was time to proceed against violent extremism, which should not find any place in Austria and the EU. "Our common task is to do everything to combat such acts," he continued when he emphasized the need for further measures to combat extremism, such as ots.at reported.

urgent need for action against internet radicalization

Kogler also called for a consistent approach to radicalization on the Internet. "We have to prevent smartphones from being abused as weapons. Platforms such as Tikkok and Meta are not a legal space," warned Kogler. With the Digital Services Act, the forecast that platforms could be effectively punished, he criticized that no measures have yet been implemented. "It is our duty to become active before these instruments rust unused," said Kogler. He is convinced that there can be cross -party unity about the need for these steps in order to follow the words. "Now is not the time for party political power games," as his urgent appeal, as well as gruene.at reported.

In the face of the growing threat of extremism, Kogler is determined to put pressure on the European Commission with other party leaders in order to finally impose effective sanctions against social media. This step could be crucial for stopping the spread of extremist views on the Internet and ensuring security in our society.