School spokesman Resnik: Hass failed - community remains strong!

School spokesman Resnik: Hass failed - community remains strong!

On June 10, 2025, a tragic killing spree on Borg Dreierschützengasse in Graz occurred, in which a total of eleven people died, including nine students and a teacher. The perpetrator also committed suicide. The 18-year-old student spokesman Ennio Resnik addressed the public in an emotional video message and drew a picture of pain, loss and grief. Resnik reported on his personal losses and appealed to the community to hold together in this difficult time. "He wanted us to be afraid that we hate that we will diverge - but he failed," said Resnik with clear words and emphasized the central message that love was stronger than hate, how [oe24.at] (https://www.oe24.at/oesterreich/chronik/steiermark/schulspecher-taeter-wollte-hass-has-er-er-er-er-erer

In his Instagram video, Resnik called on compassion and solidarity. He also thanked the security forces and the rescue staff for their "almost superhuman performance" in the crisis situation. "The world and politics have to wake up so that something like that never happens again," said Resnik. He wished the relatives of the victim's condolences and expressed the need to consider all people as "the light of the world" regardless of religion, origin or political attitude, as well as today.at.

prevention and security in schools

The killing spree has re -sparked a discussion about security in schools and the need for prevention measures. In Germany there are already extensive measures to prevent school massacre, including emergency plans and special training for teachers. These preventive strategies could serve as an example to increase security in schools in Austria. The difference in weapons law is also significant: while Germany sharpened the rules according to severe tragedies, the hurdles for legal weapons acquisition are relatively low in Austria. You only need the minimum age of 18 years without a psychological report necessary, such as [telepholis.de] (https://www.telepolis.de/feaTures/massaker-an-warum-praevention-der-schluessel-fuer-- Mehrheit-st1140026.html). In recent years, experts in Austria have found an increased need for improved prevention measures. Programs for fighting bullying, such as KIVA, provide positive approaches that should be implemented across the board. This also includes internal school teams that can help with the risk assessment. Technical security measures, such as silent alarm systems and video surveillance, can increase the subjective feeling of security of the students, but do not replace the need for an open school culture in which pupils, parents and teachers can pay attention to each other and support each other at an early stage.

The goal must be to minimize risks through consistent prevention work and a culture of looking. Ennio Resnik's appeal to society and politics reminds us that a strong community and cohesion are the right answers to hatred and violence.