Shock in Villach: 14-year-old killed at terrorist act!
Shock in Villach: 14-year-old killed at terrorist act!
On February 17, 2025, Austria is in shock after a terrible IS terrorist in Villach has asked for the life of a 14-year-old. The devastating consequences of this attack, which left numerous seriously injured, move politics to rapid action. Roland Fürst, SPÖ club chairman, calls for an immediate ban on political Islamism and a national action plan to combat radical extremism. According to Fürst, the incident shows that the previous laws are not sufficient. The supposed perpetrator had radicalized in just three months, which the Interior Minister confirmed. "We will have to do everything possible in the future to prevent such developments. People have the right to protection and security," emphasizes Fürst. This attitude is supported by the Burgenland SPÖ, which ήδη passed a corresponding application in the state parliament last year in order to advance urgently required legal measures, such as ots.at reported.
a moving evening with NAFTALI Fürst
On another occasion, NAFTALI, President of the International Buchenwald Committee and Shoah-survivor, was a guest on October 16, 2023 via a live stream in the Thuringian state parliament. Due to the tragic incidents in Israel, he could not be personally present. In a moving conversation with Martin Kranz, director of the Achava Festival, Fürst shared his shattering experiences. Landtag President Birgit Pommer expressed her regret about the situation and vulnerability of people in crisis areas such as Israel. "The violence there is stunned by me. My thoughts are with our friends in Israel," said Pommer. It is particularly affected for granddaughter, who had to search for protection during the attacks in a safe room. Such appearances are important in order to remind you of peace and commemoration and to show that the struggle for respect and reconciliation is still important, as thueringer-land| Details | |
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