As was announced today, the Data Protection Authority has rejected the complaint of Muslim Youth Austria regarding the "Islamlandkarte". I am pleased with this decision. Our scientific work serves the public interest and today's decision is a clear confirmation of this. Particularly when it comes to socio-politically sensitive topics, factual scientific discourse must be possible; this is essential for a democratic society. Of course, we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that the necessary scientific care is taken. I would like to express my special thanks to the University of Vienna, which has supported me in these proceedings and thus made its contribution to enabling me to continue my scientific work.
