Is the End of Vienna as a “Spy Haven” in Sight?

For a long time, the Austrian capital was considered the hub for intelligence agencies from around the world. But that is set to change. A new draft law, the “Criminal Espionage Act 2026,” calls for drastic tightening of regulations. One of the main catalysts for this is the high-profile trial of former intelligence officer Egisto Ott.

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