Academic ball in Vienna: protests and locks on Friday evening

Academic ball in Vienna: protests and locks on Friday evening

The upcoming academic ball in Vienna is also causing excitement and protests this year. On Friday evening, March 7, 2025, the German -national fraternities and numerous prominent representatives of the international right gather as part of this controversial event. Among the expected guests is none other than the FPÖ National Council President and fraternity Walter Rosenkranz. The event is known for its ethnic orientation and traditionally attracts numerous counter -demonstrators. As the crown reported , a comprehensive ban on space in Vienna's city center, which comes into force from 5 p.m. and especially aims at the area of the heroic place.

The police have taken extensive security precautions and is monitored with several hundred civil servants, both uniformed and in civilian, the event and the protests that take place at the same time. According to the report of ORF Vienna , passers -by and passengers have to expect public transport with restrictions and traffic disruptions, since the vehicle traffic between Operergasse and Wipplingerstrasse is blocked in a ring. In addition, short -term locks and diversions in the meeting area and adjacent roads can be expected.

counter -demonstrations planned