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Austrian Gov’t Begins Work on Constitutional Ban of ‘Political Islam'
Stocker says the measure would need a constitutional law and a two-thirds majority, while coalition partners seek a workable legal definition.
- On August 28, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker called for a constitutional ban on "political Islam," arguing that the political use of religion is incompatible with democracy and Western values.
- Stocker cited figures showing pupils with Islamic religious affiliation represented 41.2% in Vienna's primary and middle schools, raising concerns about ensuring students become democrats who abide by the legal system.
- Integration and Europe Minister Claudia Bauer is preparing a draft framework for coalition partners that would prohibit support for political Islam, potentially dissolving organizations and confiscating assets.
- Implementing this constitutional law requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority, and the Social Democratic Party of Austria and NEOS demand clear legal definitions before supporting the proposal.
- The Freedom Party dismissed the announcement, noting the Austrian People's Party rejected similar motions for years, with one failing in the National Council in February 2025 following a fatal knife attack in Villach.
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The Austrian government is developing a plan to include in the Constitution the prohibition of "political Islam", which is considered incompatible with democratic values.
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der Standard DEThe chancellor party ÖVP wants to present a constitutional law as soon as possible. However, many Muslim associations would then be threatened with a ban and dissolution, experts warn
·Vienna, Austria
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Vienna promotes strict legislation against Islamist ideology
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