Right-wing extremist Young Action”: Scandalous marches from Vienna to Dresden!

Right-wing extremist Young Action”: Scandalous marches from Vienna to Dresden!

In recent months, “Young Action” in Austria has developed into a particularly controversial player in the political landscape. The hiking club, which falsely presents itself as a traditional club, has hit the headlines for its active participation in right-wing extremist marches. Leading members such as Martin Scheiber, Alex Auer and “Ponga Marius” are not unknown. In a politically tense climate, they warn against an alleged sellout of their own homeland and vehemently oppose critics, such as the youth and social worker Thomas Kobler, who advocates for open social interaction. The social and political debate is often contrasted with the sharpness of the attacks on Kobler. Tageszeitung reports that attempts are being made behind the scenes to clarify the connections of government members to certain clubs.

Political actors such as Jürgen Wirth Anderlan and Raphael Mayerhofer play a central role in this development. According to information from Tageszeitung, Anderlan has already publicly investigated what connections there are between political decision-makers and right-wing organizations. In the social media area, Alex Auer defends the “Young Action” and takes strong action against State Councilor for Culture Philipp Achammer. He accuses Kobler of being involved in left-wing extremist activities, which Kobler firmly rejects.

A worrying network

The “Junge Aktion” is part of a larger right-wing network in Europe and actively participates in national events, including “ReSum 2025” in Galarate and the “Funeral March” in Dresden. These gatherings are not just social events but act as platforms for recruiting new members. Jürgen Wirth Anderlan also has connections to the Identitarian Movement and the right-wing extremist activist Martin Sellner, who himself is not unknown. 20 minutes shows that Sellner was in court several times in the past, but was never convicted. Sellner, who was born in Austria in 1989, is considered a key figure who was actively involved in the founding of the Identitarian Movement.

His ideological approach and the popular theory of the “great exchange” are central elements of this movement. Sellner, who attracted attention in his youth for histrionic actions such as sticking swastikas on synagogues, has long since made a name for himself, according to right-wing extremist circles. Despite several legal disputes and a ban on identity symbols in Austria, his presence in the scene remains strong.

Current marketing strategies

“Junge Aktion” has also realigned its marketing strategies. Attractive stickers, t-shirts and caps are designed to encourage member recruitment and create identity. The call for active participation for “People and Homeland” is spread primarily via Instagram. The social platform serves as an important tool for reaching young people who feel alienated by current politics.

As youth and social worker Thomas Kobler warns, the situation is alarming and there is a fine line between tradition and extremism that needs to be recognized and named. The developments surrounding the “Young Action” and the Identitarian Movement will continue to shape the coming months and provide cause for concern.