Demonstration on the Anniversary of the Inauguration of Black-Blue One

February 4th is a special date, as it marks the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of the first black-blue federal government. A demonstration march is planned from Vienna's Ballhausplatz to the ÖVP headquarters in Lichtenfelsgasse. The closing rally will also take place there.

Long Tradition of Protests Against Government Involving FPÖ

Speeches will be given at both Ballhausplatz and Lichtenfelsgasse by several representatives of the "Donnerstagstag" group, with music from Electric Indigo and DJ Diamond. The demonstration was organized by "wiederdonnerstag". "Because a far-right government is as subterranean and otherworldly today as it was 25 years ago," says their Instagram account.

The demonstration was registered for 5,000 people, a spokeswoman for the Vienna State Police Directorate told APA in advance. However, based on past demonstrations, more participants are expected. The police will be on duty with numerous officers and drones.

Protests against a government involving the FPÖ have a long tradition. When the Freedom Party first entered the government in 2000, the "Thursday demonstrations" were formed, with participants expressing their displeasure weekly. These were revived during the Türkis-Blau period.

When the FPÖ emerged as the party with the most votes in the National Council election last autumn, a major demonstration took place, as well as when the ÖVP entered government negotiations with the Blues in early January. Several tens of thousands of people participated in both events.

(APA/Red)

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