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# Austria Plans Ban on Political Islam Groups

September 5, 2026 at 08:57 AM

> Integration Minister Claudia Bauer is drafting legislation to outlaw associations like the Muslim Brotherhood and reform military service.

Austrian Integration Minister Claudia Bauer of the **ÖVP** is drafting a ban on Political Islam, targeting the **Muslim Brotherhood**, **Hezbollah**, and **Hizb ut-Tahrir**. While symbols are currently prohibited, Bauer seeks to outlaw the formation of these associations.

The proposed legislation utilizes a definition from the Documentation Centre Political Islam, identifying it as an ideology contradicting democratic principles. The IGGÖ could be affected, and cooperation with the Derad office has already been terminated.

Bauer, also overseeing civilian service, supports extending service to eleven months to address demographic shifts. The government now requires opposition consent for a military reform plan that includes increased pay and longer service for conscripts.



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