Vienna to tilt statue of antisemitic mayor 3.5 degrees to the right
Karl Lueger served as mayor of Vienna for 13 years until his death in 1910. He was known for antisemitic rhetoric that is said to have inspired Adolf Hitler.
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Karl Lueger served as mayor of Vienna for 13 years until his death in 1910. He was known for antisemitic rhetoric that is said to have inspired Adolf Hitler.
Artist proposing idea hopes bronze of Karl Lueger will look like it's falling over; Jewish leaders call measure 'halfhearted,' press for removal
The monument to Karl Lueger, a statue of an antisemitic politician who is said to have inspired Adolf Hitler, is to be tilted 3.5 degrees to the right.