# Prosecutors Seek to Investigate FPÖ's Kickl

October 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM

> The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office requests to lift Herbert Kickl's immunity over alleged hate speech during a May Day rally in Linz.

The **Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office** is seeking to investigate FPÖ leader **Herbert Kickl** for suspected incitement to hatred following a May 1, 2026, speech. During the event at Linzer Urfahranermarkt, Kickl labeled LGBTIQ+ school programs a mental plague.

The **National Council**'s Immunity Committee met Wednesday to discuss extradition requests for Kickl and MP **Sebastian Schwaighofer**. The committee declined both, citing political context for Kickl and racist Facebook comment moderation issues for Schwaighofer.

While the National Council votes Thursday, the committee did approve lifting immunity for SPÖ MP **Wolfgang Kocevar**. The Ebreichsdorf mayor requested the move himself to address allegations of accepting advantages regarding local land rezoning developments.


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