Democratic – Neutral – Authentic (German: Demokratisch – Neutral – Authentisch, DNA) is an Austrian right-wing populist political party founded by anti-vaccination activist Maria Hubmer-Mogg. The party was able to collect the necessary petition signatures for ballot access and competed in the 2024 European Parliament election in Austria but did not get enough votes to reach the 4% threshold.
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Abbreviation | DNA |
President | Maria Hubmer-Mogg |
Founded | 2024 |
Ideology | Anti-lockdown Anti-vaccination Anti-establishment Right-wing populism |
Political position | Right-wing |
Colours | Navy blue Red |
National Council | 0 / 183 |
Federal Council | 0 / 61 |
European Parliament | 0 / 18 |
Website | |
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Ideology
editMaria Hubmer-Mogg became known to the public for her participation in anti-lockdown protests.[1] She was accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation.[2]
The party has an anti-immigration[1] stance and they oppose the sanctions imposed against Russia.[1][3] During an interview with the ORF, Hubmer-Mogg stated that she believes that human contribution to climate change is exaggerated[3] and opposed the construction of wind turbines.[4] DNA was compared to the right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria for these stances.[1][5]
Hubmer-Mogg proclaimed her intention to join the European Conservatives and Reformists.[6]
Election results
editEuropean Parliament
editElection | List leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | EP Group |
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2024 | Maria Hubmer-Mogg | 95,859 | 2.72 (#7) | 0 / 20
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d ""Liste DNA" tritt bei EU-Wahl an und für Corona-Klarheit und Migrationsstopp ein". Die Presse (in Austrian German). 14 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Maria Hubmer-Mogg, die neue Galionsfigur der Impfgegner". Der Standard (in Austrian German). 2 December 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ a b "EU-Wahl: DNA-Kandidatin spricht sich gegen Russland-Sanktionen aus". Der Standard (in Austrian German). 19 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Windkrafträder "romantische Vorstellung"". ORF (in Austrian German). 10 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Angebote "von ganz links und ganz rechts"". ORF (in Austrian German). 25 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ DNA-Kandidatin: Mitte-Rechts, wenn man "heiße Eisen angreift". Puls 24 (in Austrian German). 5 June 2024. Event occurs at 13:00. Retrieved 7 June 2024.