Most Austrians want zero refugees

9 months ago
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*Survey Findings:
Conducted by the Unique Research Institute for Heute newspaper.
The majority of Austrians (56%) support the government implementing zero asylum limit.
Breakdown of agreement levels:
36% strongly agree
20% somewhat agree
Conversely, 19% tend to disagree, while only 18% strongly disagree.

Political Reactions:
Tyrolean Social Democrats (SPÖ) leader Georg Dornauer's remarks on the zero asylum limit sparked debate.
Criticized by party colleague Andreas Babler, leading to Dornauer retracting his comments.
The dilemma for SPÖ as 45% of its voters support zero asylum limit, conflicting with Babler's stance.

* Political Affiliation and Support:
Support for the proposal correlates with political party affiliations:
Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) voters overwhelmingly back it (87%).
The majority of Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) voters also express support (58%).
Voters of the Greens and NEOS predominantly against it.

Observations by Pollster Peter Hajek:
Attitudes toward zero asylum limit reflect traditional party divisions.
Complicates SPÖ's positioning in the upcoming election campaign.

* Intensified Debate on Asylum Policies:
Intensification amid reports of criminal activities involving some asylum seekers.
Recent incidents, including a violent attack in Vienna and sexual abuse allegations, fuel public discourse on immigration and refugee policies.

* Complex Challenges for Policymakers:
Underscores the complex challenges for policymakers in addressing immigration issues and ensuring public safety in Austria.

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