In the 1990s, Vienna's Jews and queers abandoned their clandestine existence and emerged into the city's public sphere in unprecedented numbers. This work gives an account of this radical cultural reversal, linking it to geopolitical transformations and to the supersession of the European nation-state by a postmodern polity.
The book explores the rising tensions towards Jews in Europe alongside the challenges faced by the continent's Muslim population. It provides a historical and cultural analysis of the key terms related to these issues, aiming to clarify the complexities surrounding these societal dynamics. Through this examination, it seeks to foster a better understanding of the intertwined narratives of both communities in contemporary Europe.