Hass act in Dornbirn: Rainbow-Weg smeared with swastikas!

Hass act in Dornbirn: Rainbow-Weg smeared with swastikas!

Dornbirn, Österreich - in Dornbirn there was a reprehensible incident on May 24, 2025, in which a rainbow protection path was smeared with swastikas. The Dornbirn city police registered the incident between 10 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. the following day. A total of four swastikas were attached to the protection path in different colors, including three in black and one in white color. The authorities are investigating for re -activation in accordance with the §3g of the Prohibition Act. The city of Dornbirn immediately reported this fact and calls the population for help. Witnesses are asked to report on the phone number +43 5572 22200.

This property damage is in the context of an alarming trend increase of hate crimes against the LGBTQ+community. Data from the Human Rights Campaign show that reports on such crimes have also increased in the United States. According to the latest FBI report on hate crime, which was published for 2023, there were 2,402 reports reported in connection with sexual orientation, which is an increase of 1,947 in the previous year. In addition, the number of incidents that affect gender identity rose to 547, compared to 469 in the previous year, which illustrates the worrying extent of anti-Semitic and LGBTQ+anti-activities.

Investigations in Dornbirn

The city police have already initiated investigations to identify the people behind this disgusting act. The public views of the help are part of a broader strategy in order not only to pursue such offenses, but also to prevent them.

The incident triggered concern in the region, not least because it reflects the dangerous development that is evident in many parts of the world. Despite a general decline in violence, hate crimes that are directed against LGBTQ+persons have risen noticeably. The Human Rights Campaign reports that over 20% of all hate crimes are now motivated by anti-LGBTQ+prejudices, which increases the need to act in solidarity and to determine such acts.

Vol.at reports that the city of Dornbirn actively pursues the incident and is working with the police to collect further information. The protection of minorities and the fight against discrimination remains a challenge in today's society.

The increasing number of incidents across Europe and the USA shows how important it is to remain aware. The publication of the FBI data illustrates how hate crimes against the LGBTQ+community not only become more relevant not only in the USA, but also on the old continent, which underlines urgency for measures against this form of violence.

The city of Dornbirn and the police are committed to punishing such offenses and promoting respectful coexistence in order to strengthen the general feeling of security within the community, while other cities and countries are required to follow this example.

Further information on the incidents on hate crimes against the LGBTQ+community can be found on the Human Rights Campaign are read that offers valuable insights into the current situation.