Jews and Homosexuals Insulted: FPÖ NÖ Expels Councilor

Furthermore, the local politician will be "relieved of all his functions," according to a statement from the Freedom Party. In Facebook posts, the municipal councilor had insulted, among others, Jews and homosexuals, as reported by the "Kurier".

Party Expulsion for FPÖ Municipal Councilor in Lower Austria After Internet Postings

"The FPÖ Lower Austria was previously informed of only a single posting by an official. However, the 'Kurier' article published on Tuesday brought further misconduct and postings by the said municipal councilor to the attention of the FPÖ Lower Austria," stated the Freedom Party. Following "this new knowledge" and "considering the full extent of the incidents," the state party "acted immediately."

According to the "Kurier," Green National Council member Lukas Hammer had previously filed a report with the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office due to the postings. It is to be examined whether there is a possible violation of the incitement paragraph or the Prohibition Act. Criticism of the statements by the FPÖ municipal councilor and the Freedom Party was also expressed on Tuesday via a statement by SPÖ federal manager Klaus Seltenheim.

(APA/Red)

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