Turkish-origin politician launches party in Austria

VIENNA- Anadolu Agency

A Turkish-origin politician has launched a new party in Austria that will speak for the underrepresented.       

The Social Austria of the Future (SÖZ) party was launched to speak for those who are underrepresented, Hakan Gördü, head of the party said at a news conference in Vienna on June 5.         

SÖZ aims to take part in 2020 local elections in Vienna, Gördü added.        

Far-right policies are driven by well-known political parties and organizations, he said, added that SÖZ party also aims to fight against far-right policies.       

"We are not an immigrant party. We are not immigrants, we were born here and we are Austrians," Gördü said.