Thousands of people poured onto the streets of Vienna on Saturday, protesting against the soaring cost of living, with many denouncing the Austrian government and the “globalist agenda.”
- An estimated 3,000 people took part in the rally, as reported by the Heute newspaper, citing the city police force.
- Another gathering, dubbed the “patriots’ march,” also took place in downtown Vienna.
There was a heavy security presence along the routes, and both events passed without incident.
The protesters accused the Austrian government of failing its own people and working in the interests of “globalists.”
- Some activists denounced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, but the dominant theme on Saturday was skyrocketing energy prices, and the inflationary crisis.
- Protesters called for the lifting of “suicide-sanctions” – an apparent reference to the punitive measures imposed on Russia in the wake of its military operation in Ukraine.
- Others denounced “NATO’s warmongering,” and a perceived push for militarization in Europe in general.
The activists went on to commemorate the “victims of vaccination” during both rallies.
Last Saturday, some 70,000 turned out for a march in the Czech capital, Prague.
- Demonstrators demanded that the government secure direct contracts with gas suppliers, including Russia, to get ballooning energy prices down.
- They also called for the Czech Republic to become militarily neutral, and denounced NATO and the EU.
Source: RT