(European Conservative) A new annual report from Austria’s Documentation Centre for Political Islam (DPI) shows a sharp rise in Islamist activity, both online and in public spaces.
According to the report, extremists are becoming increasingly visible in everyday Austrian life, often adopting youth culture codes to attract young people.
In 2024, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution recorded 215 Islamist offences — an increase of 41.5% on the previous year.
DPI director Lisa Fellhofer warned that extremist groups exploit global events to push their agenda, reframing any criticism of political Islam as an attack on all Muslims.
