In Austria, the far-right parliament speaker openly displays Nazi affinities
Since his election in October 2024 as the head of the National Council, Walter Rosenkranz, a senior member of the far-right FPÖ party, has made a series of blunders and provocations.
And with most (all?) far-right outlets in Europe, we must not forget their close ties to Russia ...
Addition:
Ending the Schwarzer Tango with Moscow: The Freedom Party of Austria and the Embrace of Neutralism -- [Study from 2022]
[...] The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has long been considered a radical right wing populist party characterised by its friendly stances towards Putin’s Russia. Since 2008, the party leadership has organised events that advance the Kremlin’s foreign policy interests; travelled regularly to Moscow to discuss political, social and business issues; participated in various efforts aimed at legitimising Russia’s aggressive international behaviour; and even signed a coordination and cooperation agreement with the ruling United Russia Party at the end of 2016
In a similar context, there is a good analysis from January 2025:
Marriage of Convenience: How European Far-Right and Far-Left Discovered China
European far-right and far-left political parties, though ideologically opposed, are finding common ground in their alignments with China, echoing Beijing’s narratives and raising concerns about foreign influence and manipulation.
Ever since finding Austrian business Red Bull funds a far right media outlet it is less and less surprising how far right Austria is.
Very sad, I love their drinks and their sports feat and the fact that they're European company ◕︵◕
You mean how they are helping middle east tyrants supercharge corruption in sports?
To sadly no surprise to anyone who vaguely follows Austrian politics. Germany is troubled for sure but our southern neighbors are beyond help. I‘ve seen more and more criticism for Germany‘s guilt culture but Austria is what happens if you don‘t reflect on your 3rd Reich past at all.
but Austria is what happens if you don‘t reflect on your 3rd Reich past at all.
I always "liked" the approach:
"We were the first victim" - case closed
Hey, what do you think people in the 30s should have done about the actual Nazis?
