55 percent of people in Austria fear a third World War – Diepresse.com
The respondents see peace in Europe the most threatened by the Ukraine War as well as current US politics and immigration.
55 percent of the people in Austria fear the outbreak of a third World War. According to a representative online survey of the opinion research institute, you see peace in Europe most strongly threatened by the Russian attack war in Ukraine, but also current US politics and immigration. Only 16 percent would defend Austria militarily – including 27 percent of men and nine percent of women.
« The majority of the population is concerned about the loss of the political center, » Integral Managing Director Bertram Barth is quoted in a press release. 59 percent see a danger in right -wing political forces, 44 percent are concerned about the strength of left forces. 43 percent consider the repetition of an authoritarian rule like that of the Nazi regime conceivable. Through the current political and social situation, 62 percent of the respondents felt at least reminded of the events that led to the rule of the National Socialists.
When it comes to Austria’s role in World War II, a quarter believe that too much is talked about. This quarter was strongly shaped by FPÖ-related respondents, it was said in a press release. 35 percent, on the other hand, find that there is too little talk about it, 30 percent consider the extent to be appropriate. A majority of 62 percent, Austria sees the duty to promote peace and cooperation in the world due to its past. 82 percent also believe that the following generations should not be held responsible for the offenses in World War II. (APA)
