"This is not possible"

Integration city councillor writes letter to all Viennese

Vienna's Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Integration Christoph Wiederkehr (Neos)(Bild: krone.tv)

"That's not possible!" - "Laws are not made by prayer books, but by the state" - "For me, learning German is not optional, but mandatory!" Vienna's integration city councillor Christoph Wiederkehr (Neos) has written a remarkable letter to the Viennese in the "Krone" newspaper, which he concludes with an "appeal".

Wiederkehr wants to rewrite the rules on immigration - and has also asked Krone readers for their opinion. Hundreds of emails and letters have since been received by the editorial team. With thoughts on all areas: German courses, social benefits, values courses, duties, but also rights, and family reunification.

Wiederkehr has now responded in a letter. Read it here: