Ads - Proceedings Against City of Vienna Dismissed
The case involved media advertisements, especially during the Corona period. According to the announcement, the investigations were initiated based on several anonymous reports - including against Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). The reports questioned the sensibility of the advertisements.
Information on Restaurant Vouchers and Pools
The advertisements provided information, among other things, about the newly introduced restaurant voucher or the changed opening hours and usage conditions of public pools. According to the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA), they were not to be classified as inadmissible. Therefore, no criminal offense is present.
Paid advertisements by a legal entity are only permissible to meet a specific information need of the general public, it was emphasized. This was the case here in the context of the pandemic. There were also no specific indications of a direct connection with "any possible favorable uncritical reporting," it was stated.
(APA/Red)
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