FPÖ calls for investigation into excess mortality causes

The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is calling for a comprehensive investigation into the causes of excess mortality in Austria. Health spokesperson Gerhard Kaniak stated that while heat-related deaths among the elderly and chronically ill are a factor, political leaders must examine all possible causes.

Kaniak and EU Member Gerald Hauser have specifically called for investigations into potential severe side effects and deaths related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The FPÖ claims that data shows increased mortality trends continuing through 2021 and 2022 despite vaccination efforts.

The party criticized the Austrian government and European institutions for a lack of transparency. Kaniak alleged that the European Medicines Agency and the EU treat vaccine authorization data as strictly confidential, noting that published studies are often