Vienna: FPÖ boss warns of a social hammock for refugees!

Vienna: FPÖ boss warns of a social hammock for refugees!

Wien, Österreich - FPÖ boss Dominik Nepp published alarming numbers on the situation of subsidiary persons in Vienna on June 9, 2025. In a press release, Nepp notes that Vienna has become a "social hammock" for this group. Current statistics of the Ministry of the Interior show that around 84 percent of the subsidiary beneficiaries live in Austria in Austria. This corresponds to more than 11,000 out of a total of over 13,000 people who are in this status.

The majority of these subsidiary beneficiaries are Syrian citizens. NPP calls for a critical review of the immigration policy of the current red-pink city government, which he refers to and referred to as security. He recommends shortening the services for this group to stop the influx to Vienna.

background to subsidiary protection

subsidiary protection is granted if serious damage is threatened in the country of origin and neither refugee protection nor asylum entitlement can be granted. This can be serious dangers such as the imposition or enforcement of the death penalty or torture that can assume both state and non -state actors. Those who are recognized as entitled to protection are initially received a residence permit for three years and can later apply for a settlement permit under certain conditions. You have labor market access without restrictions.

The legal framework for subsidiary protection and its consequences are clearly defined. A fact that comes to the fore in the current debate about immigration policy and social services.

Development of asylum applications

The situation in the area of ​​asylum also shows a significant decline in positive decisions. In April 2025 there were only 3,593 positive decisions in asylum and subsidiary protection, which corresponds to a decline of 62 percent compared to the previous year. This has been the lowest level since the beginning of 2021 and mainly affects Syrian applicants, whose positive decisions decreased by 98 percent compared to the previous year. Despite the decline, Afghans with 2,286 positive decisions represent the largest group, followed by Somalier with 440 positive asylum decisions.

A total of 6,056 asylum applications were made in Austria in 2025, which corresponds to a decline of 35 percent compared to the previous year, with children made 51 percent of all applications.

The current developments show how important a targeted and suitable immigration policy is for the future of Vienna and Austria. The focus is not only on the number of those in need of protection, but also on the ability to integrate and the social policy effects. The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) will continue to provide current figures and data on asylum and integration situation in Austria.