Thousands of Austrians protest far-right Freedom Party

Demonstrator with sign "No tolerance towards intolerant people" at demonstration against right-wing extremism in Vienna. ©Johannes Pleschberger / euronews

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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