Over 1,000 recruits, including 27 women, were ceremoniously sworn in at Heldenplatz in Vienna on the national holiday. Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) called for the defense of “defensive democracy” and once again strongly condemned a demonstration planned for November 9th by opponents of a coalition without the FPÖ. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen joined the criticism. The organizers announced a postponement of the rally on Saturday afternoon.
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Image: (APA/BUNDESHEER/PETER LECHNER)
Source: Nachrichten