Austrian MPs want to strip ex-foreign minister of citizenship over Russia ties

Karin Kneissl is working for Moscow to “harm Austria,” a liberal pro-EU party has claimed

Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl should have her citizenship revoked for “working” for Moscow, a liberal pro-EU party has proposed. Kneissl, who moved to Russia in 2023, has often criticized the EU.

The New Austria and Liberal Forum (NEOS) has accused Kneissl of harming Austria’s image upon Moscow’s behest. Its members also criticized...