Lower Austria raises the alarm: Radical integration rules decided!

Lower Austria raises the alarm: Radical integration rules decided!

Niederösterreich, Österreich - The state government of Lower Austria has decided to make a radical package of measures to tighten the integration rules. According to Kosmo , this action program aims to fight the radical Islam and is driven by the black and blue coalition. Jochen Danninger, the club chairman of the Niederösterreich Volks Party (VPNÖ), explains that there is no place in the region. A central element of the package of measures is a joint additional application with the FPÖ, which demands a constitutional law to introduce a ban on headscarves for girls under 14 years.

FPÖ representative Martin Antauer emphasizes that the project aims to counteract parallel societies and prevent radicalization. The new rules also stipulate that an extended obligation to cooperate for legal guardians will be introduced from September 1st. In the event of repeated violations, such as against mandatory discussions, there is a risk of an official complaint. The punishment for violations is raised to 2,500 euros, although in the event of non -payment, a replacement imprisonment of up to six weeks threatens.

new measures in education

The new regulations also provide for kindergarten operators to be enacted by their own house regulations. To observe and combating radical Islam, a special area is also set up, which works with federal authorities and presents reports annually. However, there is also criticism of the package of measures: Studies from Upper Austria and Germany indicate that restrictive measures rarely lead to sustainable integration.

The opposition has mostly expressed concerns. The Greens and the NEOS are concerned and accuse the populism government. In an alternative approach, the Greens demand more school social work, increased language support in kindergarten and a valorization of childcare promotion. Statistics also show that municipalities with a high proportion of migrants have no significantly higher proportion of school abrasion or disciplinary measures.

revision of the Islam Act

In addition to tightening the integration rules, Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm plans to revise the Islam Act. As reports Exxpress , there is tightening due to problems with individual mosques. Plakolm thinks of a step model for a headscarf ban for children. These measures are also to be supplemented in the context of a mandatory integration program for entitled to asylum and refugees, with sanctions threatening if the program is not completed.

Plakolm confirms the need to address the radicalizing tendencies and sees it a need for action. The cooperation with the Defense Minister to attracting the community service is also discussed. The integration of the Austrian holiday culture is also the focus in the government program.

Overall, it becomes clear that the government is reacting to the challenges of integration and security in society with these new measures and considerations. It remains to be seen whether the measures adopted actually lead to effective and sustainable integration, since the critics warn of the dangers of populism and prejudice.

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