Turkish-origin politician launches new party in Austria

VIENNA, Austria

A Turkish-origin politician has launched a new party in Austria that will speak for the underrepresented.

The Social Austria of the Future (SOZ) party was launched to speak for those who are underrepresented, Hakan Gordu, head of the party said at a news conference in Vienna on Wednesday.

SOZ aims to take part in 2020 local elections in Vienna, Gordu added.

Far-right policies are driven by well-known political parties and organizations, he said, added that SOZ party also aims to fight against far-right policies.

"We are not an immigrant party. We are not immigrants, we were born here and we are Austrians," Gordu said.

*Writing by Burak Bir