Large demonstration attracts tens of thousands against FPÖ government!

Large demonstration attracts tens of thousands against FPÖ government!

Wien, Österreich - In Austria it is bubbling! On Tuesday, February 3, 2025, hundreds of thousands of expected demonstrators are again on the streets to protest against the participation of the FPÖ in the government. These demonstrations have a long history that begins when the freedoms entered the government for the first time in 2000. The so-called "Thursday demos", which were launched at the time, have been revived in recent years, especially during the turquoise blue era. So several 10,000 people mobilized again when the FPÖ emerged in the National Council election in autumn as the strongest force and then the ÖVP entered the government negotiations with the blue, such as the Zeitung reported.

controversy about government negotiations

It remains unclear how current political developments will affect the government negotiations between the ÖVP and the FPÖ. A critical comment by Wiena Krätzn sharpens the view of the current political discourses. Kogler's statements about “incredible irresponsibility” with regard to the formation of government, which he refers to as a farce, are contrasting to his call to fight for a democratic and stable Austria. The political mood seems tense, while the FPÖ may be faced with a fourth government participation, as it is reported to Exxpress.at . Critics see the government negotiations under a bad star and fear that flimsy reasons will be used to end the conversations and to present Kickl as incapable.

While the demonstrators loudly express their protest against the FPÖ participation, it remains to be seen how the political landscape develops and whether it comes to new elections, an idea that increasingly enters political discourse.