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According to report, nearly half of Austrians think Jews have too much power

According to the Austrian parliament’s third antisemitism report, one third of Austrians think that Jews are trying to exploit the Holocaust and 47% think Jews have too much power.

IKG President calls to dispose Karl Lueger’s monument in Vienna

The President of the Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) Oskar Deutsch, calls the controversial memorial to former Vienna Mayor Karl Lueger in Vienna a "monument to an antisemite". It should be "gone, disposed of", he demanded. 

Vienna’s UK embassy honours diplomats and clergy who saved Jews from Nazis

A plaque honouring the memory of British officials and Anglican clergy who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis was unveiled at the British embassy in Vienna.

IKG President warns Austrian parties against coalition with the far right

The President of the Jewish Community Vienna (IKG) Oskar Deutsch has warned the Austrian political parties against a coalition with the far right formation FPÖ. 

Oskar Deutsch re-elected as IKG President

Oskar Deutsch has been re-elected as President of the Jewish Community Vienna (IKG). Michael Galibov and Claudia Prutscher were elected Vice-Presidents.

Austria plans to tighten law banning use of Nazi symbols

Austria plans to strengthen its law banning the use of various Nazi symbols to adapt to recent trends including protesters against COVID-19 restrictions likening themselves to Jews during the Holocaust.
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