Enzenreith defends itself against allegations of racism: insights from the community

Enzenreith defends itself against allegations of racism: insights from the community

In a current article, the small village of Enzenreith is presented in an unfavorable way. The 1,978 inhabitants feel deeply injured by the descriptions in a standard report that deals with racism in the community. The reason for this negative perception is an ongoing legal dispute between the local inn Leini’s and a family, the dispute revolves around noise that the inn causes. Is the village really xenophobic? The residents don't just want to accept this accusation.

Dirk Rath, the mayor of the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), speaks loudly: "Racism has no place in Enzenreith. We are cosmopolitan and friendly people." He emphasizes that about 100 people from other countries live in the community and emphasizes that there is no conflict with these citizens. This opinion is also supported by Haydar Celik, an artist with Turkish roots, who feels at home in Enzenreith. "I feel welcome," says Celik and emphasizes the friendly relationships with his neighbors.

misunderstandings and ill -treatment

This positive mood is overshadowed by an unfortunate incident. A small group of residents interfered inappropriately to help their host. They intentionally influenced official noise measurements in order to illustrate the difference between a regular tavern and other activities. "Maybe 20 people allowed themselves a stupid joke," said Rath. This campaign had no noticeable consequences and was not pursued by the authorities.

Margarete Kerschbaumer, a former teacher, said that the allegations against the villagers are unfair. She is committed to the well -being of migrants and once helped a family from Kosovo who were threatened by the deportation. "I am insulted as a racist, even though I campaigned for this family," she said. This shows how important it is to better understand the complex social relationships in Enzenreith.

The police are faced with the challenge of clarifying this conflict. District Police Commander Johann Neumüller explains that such situations are difficult because the officials often act as a link between the different parties. The case is now being pursued by the dishes.

Enzenreith, with a population of almost 2,000 people, has an interesting voter base. In the last election of the National Council, 32.20 percent chose the FPÖ, followed by 29.10 percent for the ÖVP and 21.02 percent for the SPÖ. In the 2020 municipal council election, 73.71 percent supported the SPÖ.

The situation has already made a lot of discussions, and many residents are concerned about the picture that is conveyed by their community. They hope that the dialogue will be promoted through the cultural differences and that prejudices will be reduced to strengthen peaceful coexistence. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.meinbezirk.at .