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Democracy in danger: politicians warn of violence and disinformation!
The conference of the President of the Parliament: Inside in Strasbourg, democracy, disinformation and protection against political violence discusses.
Democracy in danger: politicians warn of violence and disinformation!
In a crucial debate on the protection of democracy, National Council President Walter Rosenkranz and Federal Council President Andrea Eder-Giftschthaler discussed central issues on March 20 and 21, 2025 in Strasbourg. This conference, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, deals with the challenges of disinformation and strengthening democratic values. According to ots.at emphasized rosary the need to promote communication technologies with European standards to promote disinformation fight. He called for more support for research initiatives and cross -border projects that aim to strengthen young people in relation to radicalization.
violence against politicians in focus
During the conference, Eder-Giftshaler pointed out the alarming reality that physical and psychological violence against democratic actors is increasingly common. It demands that violence cannot be accepted as a professional risk for politicians: inside. As Today. defend.
In addition, a discussion event took place on Monday in parliament, in which the Holocaust-surviving Erika Freeman shared its moving experiences with pupils. Freeman, who fled from Vienna in front of the Nazis, warned the youth to defend themselves against hatred and prejudices. She urgently described the dangers of hate and the responsibility of each individual to work for a better world. Her warning words "Hate makes you sick and stupid" underline the relevance of democracy promotion and the fight against extremism in today's society.