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The Documentary Podcast

Generation Identity

Sep 20, 2018
Simon Cox reports from Austria where authorities are cracking down on Generation Identity, a far-right youth group. Martin Sellner, the leader, is appealing a not guilty verdict. The group is anti-Muslim and anti-immigration but claims not to be racist. Learn about their controversial stunts and legal battles in a pan-European movement against refugees.
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  • Generation Identity uses provocative tactics to challenge migrant integration.
  • Legal complexities arise in prosecuting Generation Identity for potential criminal activities.

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Challenges Faced by Performers

Refugee performers in Vienna face a unique play disruption by far-right activists from Generation Identity, stirring fear among the actors. The protesters' provocative actions, like using fake blood, continue to escalate tensions and evoke traumatic memories for refugees, highlighting the struggle for integration and safety amidst such confrontations.

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