Mikl-Leitner causes excitement: declaration of war against political Islam!

The statements of Lower Austria's governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner recently caused violent controversy. In an interview with "Zeit im Bild" on January 5, she said that it was important to "take very specific measures" - explicitly in the "fight against Islam". This was done in connection with the explanation that the population had no understanding of new elections. Mikl-Leitner emphasized that we are in an "extremely challenging time" and that clear acts are necessary for an economic upswing, but their choice of words made concerned voices.

The Turkish cultural community in Austria (TKG) promptly reacted to the controversial statements of the governor. In a press release, it was demanded that Mikl-Leitner should clearly distance himself from the statement in order to distinguish between political abuse and the recognized religion of Islam. According to the TKG, the Koran means peace and well -being in its root, and the politicians' words could be misused in the long term if they are not classified properly. Events since 2011 in the Middle East have led to a political context, but it is necessary to lead the dialogues respectfully and to avoid misunderstandings, such as political reactions and demands In this tense atmosphere in this tense atmosphere, both citizens and political groups require a clear distancing of those statements that are perceived as polarized and misleading. The pressure on Mikl-Leitner is growing not only to apologize, but also to make it clear that Islam has to be respected as a religion and should not be instrumentalized for political agenda. Many consider this development to be crucial for the future public climate in Austria. Noen reported the growing discomfort in the population about such generalization.