Demonstrations took place around the world on Tuesday – including in Vienna – to mark the crucial hearings in London on the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US.

For the organisers, the Green Association for Fundamental Rights and Freedom of Information (GGI), the extradition process is politically motivated. Europe must not give in to US pressure,” said Monika Henninger-Erber, calling on the Austrian government to get involved.