National grief: Security Council advises on Graz-AmoFlauf

National grief: Security Council advises on Graz-AmoFlauf

on June 12, 2025, after a tragic killing spree at a school in Graz, the National Security Council met in Vienna to analyze the events and advise preventive measures. In this incident, a total of eleven people were death, which is a shock for the entire nation. Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) were among those present, as well as Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) and Minister of Education Christoph (Neos). The session was all about national grief, which will last until Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Chancellor Stocker expressed his concern at the meeting and announced that one could not pass the agenda. Vice Chancellor Babler supported this statement and emphasized the need for a comprehensive discussion about the background and possible consequences. During the meeting, the results of the ongoing investigations by Interior Minister Karner and Minister of Education were presented, but no concrete procedure regarding a possible tightening of the weapons legislation was discussed until all investigative results were available.

analysis and prevention measures

The main goal of the session was the analysis of the causes of the killing spree and the advice on future prevention measures. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) spoke of the severe phase of shock and grief that society experiences. In this context, the National Security Council, as the central advisory committee of the Federal Government, is regarded in the matters of security policy that has already taken various measures in the past to address security policy challenges. These range from combating extremism to regulations for private security providers.

The National Security Council, which was launched in 2001, pursues a holistic approach to problem solving and is essential for the country's security architecture. In the past, he has already made numerous decisions to effectively counter threats such as terrorism and organized crime. In view of the current events, the urgency of such measures is emphasized.

The current tragedy is not only a humanitarian drama, but also a wake -up call for political decision -makers in Austria. Political steps are discussed only after the background of the killing spree. The affected ministers emphasize the cohesion and the need for common efforts to prevent such incidents in the future.