Austrian Minister Sophie Bauer has announced she will investigate potential financial ties between the youth wing of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) and the identitarian movement, following research by the newspaper *Der Standard*. The investigation stems from a report revealing that individuals connected to both the FPÖ youth organization (FJ) and the “Aktion 451” – a group associated with the identitarian movement – engaged in controversial activities. These activities included the measurement of skulls, a practice historically linked to racist ideologies, and the simultaneous application for employment within the FPÖ. *Der Standard*’s reporting suggests a possible coordinated effort between the two groups. Minister Bauer aims to determine if public funds were misused or if illegal financial support was provided. The findings could have significant repercussions for the FPÖ, already under scrutiny for its far-right leanings. This investigation is a direct response to concerns regarding extremist activities and potential funding sources within Austrian political circles.