Study on contact between authorities and anti-government activists in Austria

By these terms, we mean individuals or groups who reject the legitimacy of the Republic of Austria, refuse to accept sovereign measures or state authorities, and confront authorities with pseudo-official letters, (monetary) claims, or self-created “declarations.” They often refer to fictitious states, empires, natural rights, or international agreements that have no validity under the rule of law, frequently represent a legally untenable self-image of law and state, and may occasionally display threatening or aggressive behavior toward public officials. These groups are not homogeneous: they include ideologically motivated individuals as well as networks with right-wing extremist, conspiracy-ideological, or esoteric scenes. The data collected is evaluated anonymously and is used exclusively for scientific purposes, in particular to compile a situation report, a research report, and to develop practical recommendations for action for the public sector.

• Gaining systematic insights into the nature, frequency, and challenges of official dealings with anti-government activists in Austria between January 1, 2020, and August 31, 2025 
• Analysis of all levels of administration in Austria: federal ministries, state governments, state police headquarters, district authorities, police stations, city and municipal administrations, magistrates, registration offices, courts, public prosecutors' offices, education authorities, etc.
• Preparation of a situation report, a research report, and the development of practical recommendations for action for the public sector