Anti-fascists protest far-right manifestations in Austrian universities
Hundreds of protesters blocked a lecture by the far-right historian, Lothar Höbelt, at Vienna University on January 14
Austrian communists make significant gains in Styrian state elections
The list led by the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ) won 6.02% of the total votes and 3 seats in the elections to the Styrian state assembly, held on November 24
Massive demonstrations to combat climate change held across Austria
Progressive trade unions in Austria, mobilized under the banner of Workers for Future, held marches and demonstrations in several cities across the country.
Youth march in Vienna against police brutality
Protesters denounced the actions of the Vienna Police which used excessive force to disperse a climate march in the city last Friday.
Progressive sections condemn Austrian authorities’ decision to absolve racist pamphlet
The right-wing Freedom Party of Austria (FPO), part of the ruling coalition, has been continuously propagating racist statements against the immigrant Muslim community in the country
Austrians march against law permitting 12-hour work days
The law removes the power of the works’ councils to veto employers’ demands for extra hours
