Thousands of Austrians protest far-right Freedom Party

Demonstrator with sign "No tolerance towards intolerant people" at demonstration against right-wing extremism in Vienna.
Demonstrator with sign "No tolerance towards intolerant people" at demonstration against right-wing extremism in Vienna. Copyright Johannes Pleschberger / euronews
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By Johannes Pleschberger with Euronews
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As European and parliamentary elections draw near, Austria braces itself for a potential political earthquake.

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Thousands of Austrians have protested against the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which has maintained a leading position in the polls for over a year. 

With the European and parliamentary elections looming, the country is preparing for potential political turmoil.

Those taking to the streets include grandmas against the far-right, but many others have joined forces with them to protest the right-wing surge. 

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