Police escort disruptive neo-Nazis from peaceful anti-fascist demo in Vienna

Police escorted neo-Nazis to the subway as they were being disruptive during a peaceful anti-fascist demonstration in Vienna on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The far-right Identitarian Movement held a separate event, with leader Martin Sellner reportedly filming a promotional video on a bridge in Döbling.

The anti-fascist demonstration saw groups of young and older individuals gather in Vienna's city center, starting from various points before converging at Stephansplatz. The event was described as peaceful and quiet, contrasting with the presence of the neo-Nazis who emerged from a subway station and were subsequently protected and guided by police officers from the WEGA unit.

Reports indicate that police had to employ crowd control measures, including restraint techniques and pepper spray, due to officers being pressured by attendees. The demonstration was organized against the Identitarian Movement. While the anti-fascist march proceeded peacefully, the actions of the neo-Nazis and the police intervention highlight the tensions surrounding far-right activities in the city.