Austria doubles espionage penalty to 10 years, extends to international orgs

Austria has amended its criminal code to double the maximum penalty for espionage against the state from 5 to 10 years, and now criminalizes espionage against international organizations. This legislative change signals a hardening of Austria's counterintelligence posture, likely in response to recent espionage incidents in Europe. The move aligns Austria with stricter European norms but its practical impact depends on enforcement.

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