Citizenship for Ukrainians lost: Hymn refused!

Citizenship for Ukrainians lost: Hymn refused!

On December 12, 2024, an incident caused a excitement: A Ukrainian who asked for Austrian citizenship lost this opportunity because he refused to help the federal anthem at the ceremonial ceremony in the district administration in Baden. As a result of this refusal, the Lower Austrian state government decided to revoke the award of citizenship. State Vice Udo Landbauer (FPÖ) emphasized: "Anyone who refuses to identify with Austria only shows that they are not willing to accept the basic principles of our homeland." The incident took place on October 15th, but the debate about it was rejected by reports in the Kronen Zeitung

At the same time there was gratifying news from Baden-Württemberg. Interior Minister Thomas Strobl handed over the documents to 38 health resorts in the country as part of a festive ceremony. These now get the right to attach their spa predicate on their entrance boards. "In the future, anyone who comes into one of the 38 health resorts can recognize at first glance: This place is a health resort," said Strobl. This measure aims to increase the visibility and attractiveness of the health resorts and thus fulfills the wishes of the Salvary Association. The new local tablets are to be set up from February 2020, which enables the spa towns to be better presented by their state recognition, as well as Baden-wuertemberg.de

In addition, this initiative can make their names visible through this initiative, which is particularly important for tourists. A total of 38 health resorts from 16 counties took part in this local sign initiative and are now looking forward to the official recognition of their spa resorts.