In the headquarters of the Vienna Magistrate Department 35, responsible for immigration and citizenship, a house search took place on Tuesday, media reported on Wednesday. It concerns the allegation of accepting advantages by an employee. Several items are said to have been confiscated. The FPÖ and ÖVP in the Vienna City Hall demanded full clarification and political consequences.

The MA 35 confirmed that the employee did not return to work on Wednesday. It was also emphasized that the MA 35 is voluntarily cooperating with the authorities.

The FPÖ immediately spoke of the „next madness“ in the department of Bettina Emmerling (NOES). Club chairman Maximilian Krauss referred to her in a statement as the „disaster councilor“ and demanded her resignation. A thorough investigation is needed. Krauss also recalled issues of the MA 35 such as staff shortages, organizational deficiencies; there are numerous complaints with the Ombudsman.

ÖVP club chairman Harald Zierfuß saw it similarly. Emmerling must ensure full clarification; in particular, whether existing internal control mechanisms functioned adequately. Berivan Aslan, integration spokesperson for the Vienna Greens, also expressed alarm and demanded not only clarification but also the advancement of reforms.

(APA/Red)

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