3.500 protesters against right-wing extremism in Austria
Yesterday evening 3.500 people protested against right-wing extremism in Austria infront of the parliament.
The protest was organized through the internet portal “Facebook” by two young ladies, who are worried about the present political situation.
The traffic around the parliament was blocked. The female youth spokesman of the Socialdemocrats, Angela Lueger, said that “the event was a clear protest against contempt for mankind.” Lueger thinks that it’s necessary to arise against political disagreeable appearances.
At the end of the event the parliament was encircled by 3.500 burning candels, who should symbolize a chain of lights for “pleasure and pluralism.” The author Robert Menasse was reading in a book, which was part of the supporting programme.