In the current ‘political duel’ on krone.tv between Eva Glawischnig and Andreas Mölzer, in addition to the current asylum dispute with Germany and the ORF duels, a heated discussion is also taking place about whether we live in an ‘awakened society’.
Glawischnig says quite openly: “When it comes to political duels at the ORF, we work with hard tactics.” She continues: “The aim is to serve our own target groups and to appeal to our own potential. You don’t reach voters of another party either.”
Andreas Mölzer, for example, refers to the fierce duel between Babler and Nehammer: “You have a flow of speech that can no longer be controlled. And the other plays Nutcracker on the government bench.” Glawischnig adds: “It was surprising how tough this duel was. There are rumors that the next coalition has already been agreed between the two parties behind the scenes. But now you hate each other and think the other is a complete idiot.”
Protection of external borders with punitive measures
Another point related to the heated asylum debate with Germany. There has been a lot of emotion lately about whether Austria should – or must – take back rejected refugees from Germany. Glawischnig: “None of this is legally possible. You can’t just push back.” Mölzer criticizes: “The EU is not in a position to solve the problem. Now, after the election results in Saxony and Thuringia, many state governments are getting hysterical. But it requires robust protection of the external borders. And this can only be achieved with coercive measures.” Glawischnig tends to underline the statement without going into the coercive measures: “Yes, we need strong protection of the EU’s external borders. Because the Dublin Agreement is dead.”
Civil Religion Political Correctness
The question of whether Austria had become an ‘awakened society’ was also discussed emotionally. Dishes such as ‘Moor in shirt’ may no longer be pronounced, Winnetou is controversial and the rainbow flag is very popular. And painting or dressing as the Three Wise Men is no longer appropriate. Mölzer: “The ORF only uses the feminine form. Notary pauses, for example, are pronounced with real dogmatic zeal. Political correctness has become the new civil religion. I will not say the N-word. But Winnetou with the rainbow flag in his hand (This image was shown in the broadcast, please note) I find it interesting.
All the answers of the two duelists on this and many other topicsFor example, whether there are political implications for the current extreme weather can be seen in the video above.
Source: Krone
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