Swiss entry ban for Austrian ‘extremist’ ruled unjustified
An entry ban imposed by the Swiss government on the Austrian far-right activist Martin Sellner last October was not justified, according to the Federal Administrative Court.
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The Swiss organisation Junge Tat, which is regarded as right-wing extremist, invited the Austrian to give a lecture last year. This was to be held on October 19.
However, the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) imposed an 18-day entry ban on Sellner on October 10. When Sellner nevertheless entered the country on the day of the lecture, he was removed by police.
In a ruling published on Thursday, the Federal Administrative Court stated that Sellner’s mere appearance with the Junge Tat group could not be interpreted as support for violent extremist offences.
It could not be concluded that he jeopardised Switzerland’s internal security. The ban ultimately results in a ban on speech.
Adapted from German by DeepL/mga
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