# Austrian judicial and corruption prosecution reform > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-judicial-and-corruption-prosecution-reform > Updated: 2026-11-06T11:22:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding the reform of the Austrian Federal Prosecutor Office have intensified following criticism from legal experts and justice officials. Justice Minister Anna Sporrer has initiated meetings to address a draft law aimed at revising the office, with a primary focus on the de-politicization of instructions in criminal proceedings. A significant point of debate involves the level of parliamentary oversight, specifically whether members of parliament should participate in selecting federal prosecutors or monitor ongoing proceedings. Because the proposed law requires a two-thirds majority, consensus between coalition parties and the opposition is necessary. These reform efforts occur amid broader systemic challenges in prosecuting corruption. Experts have identified obstacles such as excessive procedural durations and political influence. Concerns have been raised regarding “Verhaberung,” a term describing the close proximity between decision-makers and the judiciary. High-profile investigations, including those involving former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and real estate tycoon Rene Benko, have highlighted the complexities and lengthy timeframes inherent in the current legal processes. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: Austria faces systemic challenges in corruption prosecution Legal experts highlight systemic hurdles in Austria, including long trial durations and political influence, complicating corruption investigations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-faces-systemic-challenges-in-corruption-prosecution ### 2026-10-28: Austrian Justice Minister calls for reform of Federal Prosecutor Office Austrian Justice Minister Anna Sporrer is pushing for a major overhaul of the Federal Prosecutor Office draft law to address expert criticism and political influence concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-justice-minister-calls-for-reform-of-federal-prosecutor-office --- Cite as: Austrian judicial and corruption prosecution reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-judicial-and-corruption-prosecution-reform