Austrians Protest COVID-19 Restrictions and Mandatory Vaccinations

Tens of Thousands Take to the Streets in Vienna

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday to protest strict COVID-19 measures announced by the government. The protests come amid rising tensions over the government's decision to mandate vaccinations for all citizens.

A Second Weekend of Protests

This was the second weekend of protests in Vienna against the government's COVID-19 restrictions. The previous weekend, over 40,000 people marched in Vienna to express their opposition to the new measures.

Government Response

The government has defended its decision to mandate vaccinations, citing the need to protect the health of the population. However, the protests have raised concerns about public trust in the government's handling of the pandemic.

Continued Protests Expected

The protests are expected to continue in the coming weeks and months as the government implements its COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory vaccination policy.