VIENNA - Austria is one European country that recognizes Islam as a state religion. Nevertheless, still visible in the Austrian public unpreparedness to accept the existence of the Muslim community. The response to the issue of radicalism and that the burka is a form of unpreparedness.
Austrian Right Wing Party leader, Heinz-Christian Strache, said Austria as well as other European countries face problems related to the presence of Muslim immigrants from Turkey. According to him, more than 50 percent of Muslim immigrants from Turkey are reluctant to integrate into Austrian society.
"They do not intend to learn the language and culture prevailing in Austria. Not to mention the matter of radical groups. They inhibit the development of the foundations of peace and democracy in Austria," he said as quoted rt.com, Wednesday (23/11).
Strache realize Austrian society respects Islam. Islam is part of the world religions. Unfortunately, there is a sign of the birth of radical groups. That's reflected in the effort to build minarets and prayer with loudspeakers repercussion.
"They are guests, but they are guaranteed freedom of religion. Meanwhile, in Islamic countries, we Christians do not have the same freedom," he said.
That is why, said Strache, Austrian society need to be sensitive to the development of Islam. Therefore, this issue also involves the preservation of European culture. "We need to keep the culture of Europe in order not to disappear politically and demographically. This is what we try try in Europe," he said.
Related video game-laden traditional power structures, Strache condemned the action. Because, the way it is not justified. "We must stick to the truth," he said.
Ironically, despite condemning the activities of traditional power structures nuanced, Strache nevertheless support a ban for Muslim women wearing the burka in public spaces. He said the ban was referred to the fact that every Muslim should not hide their faces.
"Everyone is free to do whatever you want. In the case of the burka, every Muslim must integrate and adapt to our conditions and observe our laws. And, that's what we expect of them," he added.
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