Is Austria xenophobic?
Austria has a long tradition of hospitality and openness. Our doors have always been and still are open to people from other countries, regardless of their background. 9.3 % of the population of Austria and 18 % of the population of Vienna do not hold Austrian citizenship. The percentage of foreigners among the inhabitants of Austria is one of the highest in the European Union. Austria is one of the countries that has done the most to help the people of Bosnia and Kosovo: More than 90,000 Bosnians have been granted temporary asylum in our country since 1992. In 1999, 60,000 Bosnians and 8,000 Kosovars found shelter in Austria. Austria has raised funds in numerous appeals to support people in need from other countries, thereby standing out from other nations.
