Climate Shakira Anja Windl facing expulsion from Austria: Drama about activist!

Climate Shakira Anja Windl facing expulsion from Austria: Drama about activist!

The German climate activist Anja Windl, also known as “Climate Shakira”, is facing the threat of expulsion from Austria. After she had to serve a six-week substitute prison sentence in Klagenfurt in February 2025, she could now be officially expelled from the country. This is reported by the daily newspaper BILD, which points out that the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) has initiated corresponding proceedings against Windl. This legal measure is related to her repeated protest actions, including an act of vandalism at the headquarters of the conservative ÖVP in Vienna, which she viewed as part of her political expression.

Accusations and protests

Windl said on social media that she was threatened with expulsion due to her protests against the ÖVP-FPÖ coalition negotiations. She described herself as a “significant threat to public safety.” This assessment by the BFA is based on the conspicuous protest behavior that she has had to display in recent years. The first expulsion procedure took place in 2023, but was not carried out. According to reporting media, the current situation could have serious consequences for Windl.

In the past, the activist has not only been committed to climate protection, but has also taken numerous actions against Austria's political leadership. Any legal action taken against them could severely impact their future in Austria, as the article by idowa clarified. Their situation is being followed closely by the media and the next legal steps will be crucial to their continued stay in the country.