Although time has passed since the fall of Nazi empire, its stain is still evident in the politics of Austria, as well as the ideologies of its people. In the recent 2008 Parliament elections, two far right-wing political groups, the Freedom Party and the Alliance for the Future of Austria, were able to capture nearly 30% of the Austrian vote. Both the Freedom Party and the Alliance for the Future of Austria advocate for anti-immigration legislation and the expulsion of non-Austrian criminals from the country. These views are a cause of worry for the European Union, who see these things as a danger to the peace and the collaboration of European countries. As well, the European Union fears that these two parties may merge, forming a political party that may be able to take the presidency of Austria. However, what the international community fears more than anything about the two right-wing parties is their support of the Nazi party. Former Freedom Party leader, Joerg Haider, has been quoted numerous times calling Nazi soldiers victims and worthy of public honor. Do you believe the European Union, as well as the complete international community, has the right to impede on Austria Democratic elections? As well, do you believe that the pro-Nazi sentiment of Austrian people is carried over from their previous Nazi rule, or do you believe it is a completely new movement? Why do you think Austria, a Christian majority country, has so many issues with racism and prejudice?
On April 25, 2010, Austrian voters selected President Heinz Fischer, a Social Democrat, for a second term, receiving nearly 80% of the country's vote. On the other hand, far right presidential nominee, Barbara Rosenkranz was only able to capture 15% of the vote. Do you believe the results of these elections show that radical right-wing views of Austrians have passed, or merely lay dormant?
President Heinz Fischer
I feel that given the information provided on the actions and feelings of the particular parties within Austria that there is a cause for concern. With that said, I feel that the European Union, particularly those countries closely bordering Austria have a right to be concerned and impede on the election of far, right-winged party candidates, if not at least have a fair say.
ReplyDeleteThe expulsion of non-Austrian criminals from Austria seems to be a "cop out" for the Austrian government to not deal with the implications of the crimes the felons themselves may have committed. Such an act is unheard of for the most part within a familiar American society, unless the felon under question is requested by the country of their origin to appear before a court there.
The apparant threat of the government bring over turned if the two such parties in question would seem to have devastating implications. The support of the Nazi regime stemming from these two parties is both shocking for this day and age, but not so shocking since Austria had been affiliated with Germany in the past. Nevertheless, the sympathetic attitude towards any members of the Nazi party is looked down upon globally.
While feelings of Nazi support within these groups may stem from past actions, such as being affiliated with Germany, one cannot simply blame the past but most also look to current, present day issues adding to the such feelings towards the Nazi party. That said, I firmly believe that the European Union has the right to impede on democratic Austrian elections in an effort to ensure that no new, threatening movement can ever be lifted off the ground.
James Sarullo aka The Muffin Man aka The Cat's Pajamas
I feel that the radical right wing views lay dormant and dont believe they are a problem to Austrian society. I believe that Austrians in order to move up and over the history of the Nazi alliance have to vote more left wing officials to represent them correctly and in the right direction. In order to halt any concern of Nazi uprising, i agree firmly with muffin man in saying that the European Union has absolute authority to intervene in the Austrian elections to stop Nazi ideas of coming to life and causing an epidemic. Austria has moved on far away from its Germany related past and shouldn't make a huge mistake in taking back old habits of belief. The best remedy is to look at their leader Heinz Ficher and be proud of the person that will keep them moving in the correct direction
ReplyDeleteWith Austrian polls becoming less democratic, I feel that the European Union has some right to impede on Austria’s “Democratic” elections. Elections are supposed to for the betterment of peoples’ choice, rather than the gathering of groups to elect a national leader unfairly. The European Union should have the role of making sure democracy is not lost during the hectic times of elections. In no way should they have an influence on results, but their presence should be felt in regulating elections fairly. Nevertheless, it is good to see that the majority of Austrian citizens are using democracy to its fullest to make sure they vote for the proper candidate of leadership, which is seen in the election of Fischer V. Rosenkranz. With this lopsided result, it seems as if the radical right-wing Austrians will stay dormant in the future.
ReplyDeleteI believe the pro-Nazi movement had transferred from previous Nazi rule and even has a direct impact on why there are so many racist and prejudice issues found within the Christian-based nation of Austria. With Austria having such close ties with the stampeding nation of Germany during the world wars, their nation grew accustomed to unfairness and inequality among its people. Thus, this mindset could be a direct translation from the Nazi-ruling era that possibly influences Austrians into racist and prejudice acts today.
David N.
It is true that people who agree with the reign of Nazism are still around. After all support for the party didn't die with Hitler. However, the shocking thing in Austria is that there is blatant support for Nazist policy within the country's very government. Naturally, there are those in power who may have been descended from Nazi supporters. Just as the case with the possibility of remnants of Communist policy in Austrian culture, there is just as high a possibility of Nazi support.
ReplyDeleteIn this case, the EU has not only the right but the responsibility to intervene in Austrian politic, but only in so far as to prevent a Neo-Nazi regime.
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