Austrian lawmakers condemn Armenian Genocide

The Austrian Parliament’s lower chamber has adopted a declaration condemning the Armenian Genocide committed in the Ottoman Empire 100 years ago.

The measure received backing by all the six groups represented in the National Council, diepresse.com reports

The website refers to Austria’s historical responsibility for the tragic events, noting that the Ottoman Empire was the Austria-Hungary’s ally during World War I.

The National Council, which is often described as the lower house of Austria’s legislature, is said to practically enjoy more power than the Federal Council, the second chamber.