FPÖ Chats Show Ties to Extremists
The ÖVP is angry about research showing links between the FPÖ and extremist groups. The research suggests the FPÖ’s policies could harm Austria. This has caused debate in the Austrian Parliament.
Research by the STANDARD revealed that the Freedom Party (FPÖ) had close connections with the Identitarian Movement. Secret chats showed the FPÖ spoke with far-right groups and high-ranking party members. One member of the FPÖ invited a youth leader to an event with a photo from the Wehrmacht. This caused concern about extremism within the party. The FPÖ is now being investigated for its connections to controversial figures.
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Highlights
ÖVP Condemns FPÖ-Identitarian Links
The ÖVP believes the FPÖ’s policies threaten the state due to close ties with the Identitarian Movement.
Secret Chats Reveal FPÖ Connections
Chats show the FPÖ had close relationships with far-right extremist groups.
Sellner Allegedly Threatened Party
Documents suggest Sellner subtly threatened the FPÖ.
FPÖ Linked to Extremist Discussions
Chats reveal discussions about extremist ideologies involving the FPÖ.
FPÖ Member Expelled Over Photo
An FPÖ member was excluded for inviting a controversial figure with a Wehrmacht photo.