Daily press victory: OGH protects freedom of satire against FPÖ!

Daily press victory: OGH protects freedom of satire against FPÖ!

In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that the "daily press" violated the name right of the FPÖ Lower Austria. This decision concerns a satirical campaign in which the "daily press" sent letters to 500 taverns in the name and with the logo of the FPÖ. In it, the "tavern bonus" launched by the FPÖ were taken up and their absurd suggestions, including a "red-white-red children's card" with dishes such as the "Andreas-Hofer-Schnitzel". The FPÖ had then filed a lawsuit, which led to this pioneering judgment, as Noe.orf.at reported.

The Supreme Court found that an average recipient of the letter was incorrectly assumed that it was an official message from the party, even if the content appeared strange. This underlines how important it is to maintain the integrity of political communication. FPÖ-Niederöstei-Partiskl. As a result, the "daily press" must bear the costs of the procedure and refrain from advertising for the FPÖ.

political background of the FPÖ

The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which has its origin in the national liberal camp, has changed a lot over the years. The FPÖ was once a pool for liberal, national and populist currents in Austrian politics. After its foundation in 1955, the party has experienced an upswing in recent decades thanks to its increasingly right orientation, illuminated by the election of Norbert Hofer and the takeover of Herbert Kickl in recent years. According to Wikipedia, the party is now pursuing a national conservative line with a strong focus on topics such as immigration and national identity, which makes it controversial and popular in the political landscape of Austria.