Process against terrorist suspects: Unveiling the attack on Vienna Pride!

Process against terrorist suspects: Unveiling the attack on Vienna Pride!

St. Pölten, Österreich - At the St. Pölten Regional Court, a trial against three young men has started today that have been forged plans for an attack on the Viennese rainbow parade that celebrates LGBTIQ community. The accused are at the age of 17, 19 and 22 and see themselves towards serious allegations, including membership in a terrorist association and in a criminal organization. These details were confirmed by 5min.at.

In the run -up to the process, it became clear that the accused, which were already in the focus of the constitutional protection, were briefly arrested before they were released due to a lack of urgent suspicion. The plans for the attack were discussed in detail in a telegram group, where a Ukrainian also quit his intention to carry out a suicide bombardment. According to [oe24.at] (https://www.oe24.at/oesterreich/chronik/terror-plaene- against-vienna-pride-bomben-aus-dem-internet/640412354) it has been proven that the youngest accused, who was only 14 years old, downloaded from the Internet at the time of the alleged act has.

The role of the accused

The public prosecutor has made it clear that the accused are violent supporters of the Islamic State (IS) and the ISPK group. The 19-year-old planned in particular to get weapons in the Czech Republic to commit an attack. He also supports the Ukrainian co -accused with his brother, who is 22 years old, in his intentions. The 22-year-old himself propagated violence against unbelievers in the chats, which underlines the danger of the group.

The defense of the youngest accused describes his turn to the Islamic state as a "rash action". Even if the 17-year-old found out about opportunities to get to IS areas and made military preparations, he apparently did not pursue any specific attack plans. The investigating authorities informed the public on the day after the rainbow parade about the stop plans, which led to an increased security situation in the city.

The further course of the process

It is currently unclear whether judgments are already being made on the first day of the trial. Another date is scheduled for August 5, 2025 to advance the further negotiations. There are reports of positive developments in the deradicalization of the accused, but the question remains how the dishes will deal with the allegations available. The ongoing discussion about radicalization is also accompanied by measures for extremism prevention, as treated in the bpb.de.