Austrian public divided on issue of asylum

Report from EurActiv regarding the debate in Austria regarding the country's asylum and migration policies. According to the article, the asylum issue had polarized the Austrian electorate.

Recent regional and local elections in Austria had showed considerable gains for right-wing, anti-immigration parties.

ESO: Background information: European Commission Statement following the temporary reintroduction of border controls by Austria, particularly at the Hungarian-Austrian border http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-european-commission-statement-following-the-temporary-reintroduction-of-border-controls-by-austria-particularly-at-the-hungarian-austrian-border/

Washington Post, 16.10.15: Some Austrians are rejecting asylum seekers. This town threw them a party. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/some-austrians-are-rejecting-refugees-this-town-threw-them-a-garden-party/2015/10/15/40f7affe-6d0b-11e5-91eb-27ad15c2b723_story.html

EurActiv, 23.10.15: Austrian governor pushes for military deployment http://www.euractiv.com/sections/justice-home-affairs/austrian-governor-pushes-military-deployment-318784

---