Espionage Legislation Is Being Tightened: Government Goes against...
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In the future, not only espionage against the interests of Austria, but also espionage against the interests of international organisations will be punishable in Austria.
Austria is regarded as an espionage hotspot. In particular in the capital city of Vienna, nations like Russia are particularly active. In order to counteract this, the government has now agreed on a new espionage law.
Austrian companies that do business with Russia are expected to pay five percent of their annual turnover as a penalty, as well as a package of measures against espionage, ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos decide today in the Council of Ministers.
The draft of the new espionage law also protects the EU and international organisations based in Austria. New provisions against "disposal agents" and stricter penalties in sabotage are also introduced.
Austria massively tightens its thumbs in the fight against foreign intelligence services. The Federal Government has agreed to a significant tightening of the espionage legislation. In the future, agents will face up to ten years of imprisonment. In addition, the reconnaissance of international organizations such as the UN or the IAEA will be punishable for the first time in Vienna.
The government has agreed to tighten up the espionage legislation. According to the draft now under review, not only espionage against the interests of Austria, but also espionage against the interests of international organisations should be punishable. Furthermore, the penal framework will be raised. Reason for the amendment is a aggravated threat situation, declared members of the government before the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.
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