FPÖ grants compensation: SS song scandal reaches court!

FPÖ grants compensation: SS song scandal reaches court!

In a sensational trial, the daily newspaper “Der Standard” was convicted by the Vienna regional court after it reported on three FPÖ politicians in connection with a controversial funeral at which an SS song was sung. Judges emphasized that the reporting constituted defamation. The plaintiffs, the FPÖ National Council members Harald Stefan and Martin Graf as well as club director Norbert Nemeth, received compensation totaling 20,250 euros, according to the Small newspaper was reported. The FPÖ's legal representative described the reporting as “infamous and character-assassinating”.

Appeal announced

The Standard's lawyer, Michael Pilz, strongly objected and stated that "a true fact had been reported." He immediately filed an appeal against the verdict, which means that the verdict is not yet final. Christoph Völk, the plaintiffs' legal representative, initially did not comment, which makes the situation all the more exciting. Loud wien.ORF.at This is another critical moment in media reporting on controversial issues, especially when it comes to the FPÖ. These legal disputes show how sensitive the political landscape in Austria is and what consequences media content can have.