Austrian EU Ambassador Resigns Amid Controversial Blog Scandal

Austria's ambassador to the EU, Thomas Oberreiter, has resigned following allegations of authoring an anonymous, sexually explicit blog. The foreign ministry stated that after being informed of the issue, Oberreiter requested dismissal. Austrian media suggested he was behind the blog since 2015, which he reportedly disputes.

Austria's ambassador to the European Union, Thomas Oberreiter, has stepped down following allegations linking him to a controversial blog. The Austrian foreign ministry confirmed his resignation on Wednesday, citing personal reasons after the ambassador faced reports of maintaining a sexually explicit online presence.

Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger took swift action once she was alerted to the allegations over the weekend. After a review, Oberreiter requested to resign on Monday, which the minister accepted, according to the ministry's official statement.

The ministry has withheld specific details due to data protection policies and neither confirmed nor denied the claims. Austrian newspapers, including Der Standard, allege Oberreiter authored the blog blending fantasy with real-life images since 2015—a claim he contests.