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Large demonstration in Vienna: 15,000 people protest against right-wing extremism!
On January 10, 2025, up to 17,000 people will demonstrate in Vienna against a possible right-wing extremist chancellor and for women's rights.
Large demonstration in Vienna: 15,000 people protest against right-wing extremism!
The Thursday demos are back in Vienna! Exactly a quarter of a century after the sensational protests of 2000, between 15,000 and 17,000 people are gathering today, Thursday, January 10, 2025, to demonstrate against a “right-wing extremist Chancellor”. Loud Krone.at Various “democracy initiatives” called for this large-scale demonstration after Federal President Herbert Kickl gave the order to form a government. The elected chancellor is controversial, and the demonstrators are determined to protect their democratic values.
Demo march through the city center
The march began at the University of Vienna and moved through the first district to Parliament, where a final rally was planned. Activists gave speeches before the march that urgently addressed the threat of FPÖ participation in the government. The organizers reiterate that the FPÖ represents a "security problem", as the moderator emphasized during the demo, while trans activist and comedian Stefanie Stankovic commented on the situation with the words: "I hate that we have to be here. I hate that we have right-wing radical fascists," as well TT.com reported.
The demonstration brought together a variety of organizations, including “SOS Mitmensch” and “Grandmas Against the Right”. Political groups such as the “LINKS” party and the Socialist Youth were also represented. The Vienna Greens and the SPÖ women called for participation in the demonstration in order to take a clear stand against a possible coalition with the FPÖ. "It's a really important evening. So that the many people who didn't vote for the FPÖ have the opportunity to get involved," said Natalie Assmann, spokeswoman for the organization again on Thursday.
Historically, the Thursday demonstrations are a sign of the fight against right-wing politics. Its origins go back to the year 2000, when more than 150,000 people protested against the first black-blue coalition on Heldenplatz. Over the next few years, weekly rallies took place and made headlines around the world. With the return of these protests, the possible threat to basic democratic values is once again being highlighted.