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The Graz public prosecutor's office accuses ten leaders and seven "active sympathizers" of the Austrian far-right movement (IBÖ) of forming a criminal organization, inciting hatred and, in some cases, material damage and coercion. The trial has now been opened in Graz
Among the defendants is the head of the IBÖ Martin Sellner. He was known in recent years by actions directed against the reception of asylum seekers in Austria. The accused are between 20 and 35 years old. The trial is expected to last at least until the end of July.
According to prosecutors, the defendants have made many provocative actions "to spread their racist ideology". IBÖ is concerned with violating, abusing and discrediting foreigners, Muslims and refugees in the public eye. They are well organized and knowledgeable about online platforms such as YouTube.
In April 2016, identities climbed onto the roof of the Greens Party headquarters in Graz and displayed an Islamophobic banner. In March 2017, the same action took place on the roof of the Turkish Embbady in Vienna, where identities have spread an anti-Turkish slogan.
Connection to the German scene
The identity movement was born years ago in France and is now represented in several European countries. Above all, he is mobilizing against an "Islamization" that threatens the European identity.
The right-wing extremist group is also active in Germany. The constitution protection emanates from up to 300 members. The "Tagesspiegel" of Berlin had reported, citing the prosecutor of Graz, that the investigation had also provided evidence of contacts between the accused and the German scene.
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