Muslim students are leading the way in Vienna's schools

The number of Muslim children in schools in the Austrian capital has surpassed that of Christians for the first time. According to data provided by city council member Bettina Emmerling, 41.2 percent of students are Muslim children.

It is noted that last year this figure was 39.4 percent - which indicates a steady increase in numbers. In second place are Christians with 34.5 percent. Among them, Roman Catholics - 17.5 percent, and Orthodox - 14.5 percent.

Children with no religious affiliation account for 23 percent, Buddhists for 0.2 percent, Jews for 0.1 percent, and members of other religions for 0.9 percent. These figures are based on data from 112,600 students, including children studying in primary, secondary, specialized, and polytechnic schools.

The Freedom Party of Austria has criticized immigration as a threat to Austrian culture. The party has also warned of the increase in Muslim students, the emergence of German as a second language, and the weakening of Austrian values.