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Brussels FPÖ Candidate Assaulted, Yet No Official Response

Delegation from Burgenland state parliament encounters aggression in Brussels.

Unnoticed Assault on the FPÖ Candidate in Brussels by an Attacker
Unnoticed Assault on the FPÖ Candidate in Brussels by an Attacker

Brussels FPÖ Candidate Assaulted, Yet No Official Response

Grandits Assaulted During Delegation Trip to Brussels

FPOe MP Thomas Grandits was assaulted during a delegation trip of the Burgenland state parliament to Brussels, as confirmed by the FPOe on Thursday. The assault occurred on Tuesday evening, and the location was in Brussels.

According to Grandits, three unknown individuals carried out the assault, demanding money from him. As a result, he sustained a bump on the head and a black eye. Despite these injuries, Grandits continued his journey home after the assault.

No further details about the motive for the assault have been released. Apart from the demand for money, the motive remains unclear. Grandits stated that he is hesitant to file a report due to a lack of belief in a successful investigation. However, he is currently considering filing a report regarding the assault.

As of now, Grandits has not yet filed a report about the assault. The search results do not provide information about who presumably attacked Thomas Grandits, the FPÖ member of the Burgenland state parliament, on Tuesday evening in Brussels.

FPOe MP Thomas Grandits confirmed the assault but declined to comment further on the incident. The assault took place while Grandits was on his way back to the hotel with a colleague from the FPOe.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety, especially when travelling for official business. We hope for a swift and successful resolution to this matter, and our thoughts are with Thomas Grandits during this difficult time.

Update:

FPOe MP Thomas Grandits has announced that he will be filing a report regarding the assault. He continues to recover from his injuries and remains hopeful for a successful investigation. We will keep you updated on any further developments in this story.

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