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Abolishing the Immunity of Tirol's Fpö Boss

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The reason is controversial social media videos. Especially a social media video by Abwerzger, in which it can be seen with a cardboard crown of a fast food company on the head, had caused criticism because of allegedly racist connotation.

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The investigation should be based on the facts of the incitement. A possible procedure is "deeply relaxed", it is said from the FPÖ

·Vienna, Austria
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The reason is controversial social media videos. Especially a social media video by Abwerzger, in which it can be seen with a cardboard crown of a fast food company on the head, had caused criticism because of allegedly racist connotation.

·Vienna, Austria
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Following the release of controversial social media videos featuring Tyrol's FPÖ leader, Markus Abwerzger, the Innsbruck public prosecutor's office has filed a motion with the Tyrolean state parliament to lift Abwerzger's immunity. Spokesperson Hansjörg Mayr confirmed corresponding media reports to the APA on Thursday that an investigation will be conducted into the offense of incitement. The FPÖ stated that it is "deeply relaxed" about any poss…

The Innsbruck Public Prosecutor's Office requests the waiver of Markus Abwerzger's immunity due to possible incitement in connection with videos.

On Wednesday, the Innsbruck Public Prosecutor's Office applied for the waiver of the immunity of Tirol's FPÖ boss Markus Abwerzger. The reason for this is the videos on social media criticized as racist. There is a suspicion of incitement.

The Innsbruck Public Prosecutor's Office intends to initiate an investigation against Tirol's FPÖ boss Markus Abwerzger for the offence of incitement.

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