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, arguing the government must ensure 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, while 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; one such motion failed in the National Council on February 26, 2025, weeks after 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.
Austrian gov’t begins work on constitutional ban of ‘Political Islam'
Stocker said religious freedom must be protected, but argued it ends when believers and nonbelievers are treated differently, women lack equal rights, or state institutions are not respected.
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