Youth violence in Vienna: Brawls on the Handelskai alarm residents!

Youth violence in Vienna: Brawls on the Handelskai alarm residents!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On February 27, 2025, the new government program of the triple coalition from ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos was presented. According to Puls 4 reports of fights, the use of knives and pepper spray, which took place especially in the Millennium City shopping center. Residents and employees express their concerns about the increasing youth violence and crime in all of Austria. The discourse on this is conducted under the moderation of Gundula Geikinger, with the participation of politicians and experts who address the growing problems of youth crime.

urgent need for action

Both topics - the new government program and the increasing violence among young people - illustrate that Austrians are faced with serious challenges. The discussions about the government program raise questions about the ability of the coalition to achieve their ambitious goals. The dramatic incidents in Vienna, on the other hand, show that public security and integration policy urgently need revisions to regain the trust of the population.