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Security summit in Carinthia: Measures against radicalization after the attack!
After the fatal knife attack in Villach on February 18, 2025, Carinthia announces measures to restore security.
Security summit in Carinthia: Measures against radicalization after the attack!
In Villach, Carinthia, there is deep shock after a religiously motivated attack in which a 14-year-old boy lost his life. The brutal knife attack by a 23-year-old Syrian who was radicalized via TikTok and wanted to kill “as many people as possible” has left the population unsettled and angry. In addition to the security summit that took place to respond to this tragedy, measures to ensure public safety were also announced, such as crown reported.
State Governor Peter Kaiser and his deputy Martin Gruber emphasized in a press conference that the population has a right to security. They called for an increase in executive power, a strengthening of the intelligence services and strict action against radicalizing content on platforms such as TikTok. A ban on such platforms is planned in order to counteract the influence of extremists. In addition, a “Carinthian Integration Treaty” is being brought into being, which obliges asylum seekers to integrate and accept Western values, with progress being linked to social benefits.
Closure of the refugee home and security check
In addition, it was announced that the refugee home in Villach Langauen, which had been criticized, would be closed. According to Thomas Fussenegger from the operator BBU, this should follow the wishes of the mayor, as the number of asylum seekers is declining. It is important to note that the attacker was not housed in this home. In response to the increased insecurity, a coordination office for the prevention of extremism is also being set up where citizens can report abnormalities. This is intended to create comprehensive prevention against extremism City population highlights.
However, the security summit rules out the creation of vigilante groups as the police remain the responsible body. Carinthia's political leaders are calling on the population to stick together in the current tense situation and to show compassion instead of allowing themselves to be divided by such acts of violence.