The new Iron Curtain: Huge outrage at the Hungarian–Austrian border

Tensions have been escalating at the Hungarian–Austrian border between Ágfalva and Schattendorf for over a year now. Various issues have arisen during this time, causing hardships for commuters. Now, a new problem looms on the horizon.

The stem of the problem

We have previously reported HERE that the Hungarian–Austrian border between Ágfalva and Schattendorf (Somfalva) in northern Burgenland had been closed for months due to unfinished construction, posing a challenge for Hungarian commuters. The Mayor of Schattendorf promised to allow “neighbourhood traffic” with a toll.

However, residents of Ágfalva were facing difficulties obtaining permission to cross, despite their willingness to pay. Concrete posts were installed and specific criteria have been implemented to restrict vehicular access, potentially indicating a desire to keep Hungarian commuters away rather than ensuring traffic safety as previously claimed.

Here you can watch a video of the situation:

Growing tension

As Világgazdaság writes, there was even a protest at the infamous Hungarian–Austrian border. from July a one-off fee of EUR 160 (HUF 62,700) must be paid by those wishing to cross the border between Schattendorf (Somfalva) and Ágfalva. This one-sided decision was made by the Austrian municipal authorities.

It is quite surprising that EUR 140 (HUF 54,900) of the compulsory fee can be later redeemed in Austrian shops. Despite that, it caused outrage among commuters.