It is obviously a reaction to Ankara's shitshow, they conjured yesterday the German ambassador, and accused Germany of being xenophobic. Just to ensure that we share the same foundation, the condemnation of right-wing extremist gestures, is the opposite of being xenophobic.
So yes, that’s a necessary witchcraft to beat the gray forces.
They do not monitor all cities in Europe, the listed ones are the 41 cities analysed by the EIU.
https://www.eiu.com/n/vienna-secures-its-position-as-the-worlds-most-liveable-city-for-third-consecutive-year/