Prosecutor charges 150 people in vigilante group investigation
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Authorities have significantly expanded the 'Pedo-Hunter' investigation, with 150 individuals now accused, most of whom are expected to face trial. This development follows nationwide raids and ongoing efforts to crack down on right-wing extremism.
Meanwhile, the internal crisis within the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) is reportedly jeopardizing the current three-party government coalition, which includes the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the SPÖ, and NEOS. This comes as Andreas Babler, the current Vice-Chancellor and SPÖ leader, has announced his intention to step down from both roles in early 2027.
Separately, several Ukrainian nationals, including a journalist, have been arrested in Vienna on suspicion of espionage. In other news, a prominent fruit and vegetable supplier's 92 million euro project remains blocked, leading its chief to publicly criticize domestic authorities.