– About 700,000 Muslims live in Austria. Minister for Integration Susanne Raab of the Austrian People’s Party said, “conflicts are being brought to us from abroad.” Do you agree that when people are admitted from conflict zones, their problems, and thus antisemitism, are imported with them?
– Antisemitism was not imported in recent years through the migrant crisis, it was present before. Not only migrants who just arrived to the country are partaking in the anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests, but also Austrians with passports who have lived here for two, three or even four generations. I would also point out that these demonstrations are attended by a wide range of types: Turkish nationalists, the Grey Wolves, Hamas sympathizers and right-wing radicals. Their one thing in common is that they are united in their hatred for Israel and, above all, hatred of European Jews.
– What would you expect from Austrian authorities? How can the state better protect its citizens?
– Protection is the most important word. The protection of our fundamental and democratic rights along with physical protection. I believe both are very important in a democratic society. We expect and we do receive excellent cooperation with the local authorities. The Jewish community and the city of Vienna in general also have an incredibly high standard of security. Vienna is indeed one of the most beautiful and safest cities in the world and we, as the Jewish community, feel very good here.
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