Austria will require immigrants to take German classes and adapt to the country's values.
The new government has adopted the slogan «integration from day one» and will penalise those who do not attend German and Austrian values classes.
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The new Austrian government is made up of three parties that lost the election (the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the liberal NEOS party).
The three parties have joined forces to halt the rise of Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ). This party won the election with radical proposals such as controlling Islam, drastically restricting immigration and strengthening nationalism to preserve Austrian traditions.
Austria steps up surveillance of political Islam
The new Austrian government is intensifying the fight against religious extremism. After several plots linked to ISIS and the FPÖ's victory, security measures against Islam will be strengthened.
Specifically, it has decided to strengthen the organisation's Centre for Documentation on Political Islam. This body was established in 2020 to monitor Islamist groups and combat extremism. This initiative is one of the most robust in Europe and has received praise and support from the United Arab Emirates.
The centre caused controversy with a report on the Muslim Brotherhood presented in Vienna in 2021. The study revealed that the group had significant influence in Europe and that several public institutions were unwittingly funding it with funds intended for minorities.
Under the new government, the centre will become a government department with greater autonomy and capacity for action. This will allow it to interact directly with Parliament and respond to MPs' questions.
A government determined to combat religious extremism at home and abroad.
The coalition agreement emphasises the need to strengthen the bodies responsible for security, cohesion and integration to ensure their effectiveness.
Furthermore, Austria is seeking to strengthen cooperation with other European countries on security matters. The exchange of information and experiences is key to tackling a threat that crosses borders. This international collaboration is seen as an essential element in the fight against terrorism and religious extremism.
The stepped-up monitoring of political Islam in Austria reflects the new government's determination to combat religious extremism. Through a combination of security measures and social initiatives, it aims to ensure citizens' safety and promote harmonious coexistence among all communities.
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