PKK membership: Man in Feldkirch charged with terrorism
A man faces court in Feldkirch – he is accused of 17 years of PKK membership, including recruitment and donation funds of €100,000.
PKK trial in Feldkirch: prosecution alleges 17 years of membership and recruitment
As reported by Google News AT – Crime (de), a man must answer charges before the regional court in Feldkirch for membership in the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The public prosecutor accuses him of actively supporting the organisation, which is banned in Austria, for nearly two decades.
The accused is said to have belonged to the PKK for 17 years. During this period, he allegedly deliberately recruited supporters, members and fighters for the organisation. Austrian criminal law provides for imprisonment of up to ten years for membership in a terrorist association.
At least €100,000 collected
In addition, the man is accused of collecting donation funds for the PKK both in Vorarlberg and in Russia. According to the public prosecutor, at least €100,000 was raised, which is said to have been passed directly to the organisation. Furthermore, he allegedly promoted the PKK on social media with photographs and positively tinted comments, thereby presenting a favourable image of the group.
PKK classified as terrorist organisation by USA, EU and Turkey
The PKK has waged an armed conflict against Turkey since 1984. The United States, the European Union and Turkey classify it as a terrorist organisation. In 2025, the PKK announced its dissolution after its leader Abdullah Öcalan, imprisoned since 1999, publicly called for this step. Öcalan had been convicted of high treason.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)