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Austrian ÖVP Politician Wöginger Convicted in Patronage Trial, Resigns

Austrian ÖVP politician August Wöginger received a suspended sentence and a fine in the 'Postenschacher' (patronage) trial, leading to his immediate resignation as the party's club leader. The verdict, described as 'very harsh' by Chancellor Stocker, has prompted discussions on the political damage caused by the affair.

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