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Passport scandal at Austrian embassy in London

In London, 79 passports were issued unlawfully as the requirements for citizenship were not met.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At the Austrian embassy in London, 79 passports were issued unlawfully. According to Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger, the individuals involved did not meet the necessary requirements for Austrian citizenship. The documents issued have since been declared invalid and revoked.

The passports were issued for 39 individuals without valid Austrian citizenship. The Kurier reported that the suspect employee is no longer with the Foreign Ministry. The incidents raise questions about compliance with regulations at the embassy.

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