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"Remigration" = Deportation of citizens

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The far-right FPÖ party in Austria is adopting the term "Remigration," which critics equate to the deportation of citizens.
  • The FPÖ intends to implement this concept, sparking debate about its use in parliamentary discussions.
  • A meeting is scheduled among parliamentary leaders to negotiate a unified language policy regarding the term.

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is embracing the term "Remigration," a concept that critics argue is synonymous with the deportation of citizens. The party, led by figures like Walter Rosenkranz and Herbert Kickl, intends to translate this controversial term into policy, prompting significant discussion about its usage within parliamentary debates.

This development has led to a planned meeting of the National Council's presidium, including its president Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ), Doris Bures (SPÖ), and Peter Haubner (ÖVP), along with party leaders. The objective is to negotiate a standardized linguistic approach to the term "Remigration" as it appears in parliamentary discussions.

The adoption of "Remigration" by the FPÖ signals a potential shift in political discourse, drawing parallels to far-right terminology gaining traction in other European contexts. The debate underscores the power of language in shaping political narratives and policy implementation.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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