The deputy head of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPO), Johann Gudenus said that Kosovo is not a war affected region, and yet thousands of people are in front of the borders of Austria.

In this regard, the head of FPO caucus in Austrian Assembly, stressed that it must be considered why so many people are escaping from the state which is allegedly functioning. "Now it is clear that the secession of Kosovo from the Serbia and hasty recognition as an independent state was a mistake. The current wave of refugees from Kosovo confirms that this formation cannot survive, as a state," said Gudenus. 

He recalled that creation of Kosovo as an independent state was a wish of the USA, claiming that international law was violated, since a referendum was not held. "The US now has the task to accept refugees from Kosovo; they must take over responsibility," he underlined. 

At the same time Gudenus says that the capacities of Austria for the reception of refugees are exceeded, stating that in case Austria receives economic refugees, the country will not be able to accept those who need protection. In regards to this he asked for the suspension of Schengen agreement, reintroducing of border controls and rigorous expulsion.