Austrian MEP Lukas Mandl said that political leadership must protect freedom of speech.

According to him, the voice of citizens should be heard even when it is calm or not extreme.

He made this statement during a discussion with students from the University of Pristina, where he spoke about European integration, challenges, and Kosovo's perspective.

In Pristina, he emphasized the role of education, stating that it is an essential part of the future.

MEP Mandl also spoke about the risks and threats to democracy, stating that polarization is harmful.

During the discussion with students, Mandl emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of speech through institutions.

When talking about democracy, he said that civilization is achieved when the freedom of all is fully protected

Austrian MEP Lukas Mandl also visited the "Kadri Zeka" Public University in Gjilan.

Lukas Mandl is an Austrian politician from the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), who has been a member of the European Parliament since November 2017 and was re-elected in 2019. /Sh.Pajazi