• Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that the federal government will no longer tolerate espionage on Austrian soil.
  • Austria demanded a full explanation from Russia regarding satellite antennas on buildings of the Russian representation in Vienna.
  • The antennas have been removed, and three Russian diplomats were expelled for involvement in satellite espionage.
  • Meinl-Reisinger called for swift passage of an espionage law that would criminalize espionage against international organizations.
  • The Ministry of Justice has drafted a law to outlaw espionage against international organizations.

Sources & Links