Viennese Landlady Gave 5 Free Drinks for a Vote for FPÖ: In Court for Voter Bribery

This would result from her Facebook posts according to the indictment. The accused will plead not guilty: "It was a silly idea. However, we plead not guilty and for acquittal. She admits to the facts that she posted this offer. However, she did not intend to bribe people," said her defense attorney Wolf-Georg Schärf to the "Kurier".

Bribery in an Election: Penalty Threat up to One Year

There is hardly any case law on voter bribery, according to the defense attorney. In principle, the law states: "Anyone who offers, promises, or grants a reward to a voter or eligible voter so that they vote or do not vote in a certain way, or do not vote at all, is to be punished with imprisonment of up to one year or with a fine of up to 720 daily rates."

On election day, there was probably more than just drinks for the guests: "Drinks are already chilled and there's a Burnheidl too. Remember, it's about Vienna and our Floridsdorf" - so the headline of the posting.

(APA/Red.)

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