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Former Austrian Chancellor Kurz Faces Criminal Charges Over False Testimony

Chris Tomlinson August 19, 2023

Austria’s former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, once hailed as a political wunderkind, faces three years in prison over charges of making false statements. The trial commences in October.

Austria: Ex-Chancellor Kurz Named as Active Participant in Corruption Scandal

Tristan Vanheuckelom October 24, 2022

Last year’s allegations that Kurz—once considered the golden boy of the European Right—and his inner circle bribed a media outlet to manipulate opinion polls, had rocked Austrian politics.

Too Young to Lead

Sven R. Larson August 27, 2022

The point with the minimum age is not the number, but the notion that statesmanship is a slowly acquired asset. It takes time to build the experience, the skills, and all the intangible qualities that the leader of a nation must possess.

Golden Parachute: The Rise and Soft Landing of Sebastian Kurz

David Boos March 16, 2022

After a series of scandals, former conservative shooting-star Sebastian Kurz has fallen from grace. But instead of showing personal accountability, he became the latest example of an ex-politician landing softly in advisory boards of multinational companies and NGOs.

Austria’s Embattled Ex-Chancellor Kurz Finds Home at NGO

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 11, 2022

The embattled ex-chancellor took to Twitter, saying he was “honored to join the European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation as co-chairman together with Tony Blair!”

Austria Swears In 3rd Chancellor of the Year

Robert Semonsen December 7, 2021

The swearing-in ceremony, which saw Nehammer and five ministers assume their respective positions, took place on Monday afternoon and comes just days after former Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg—who spent less than two months at the helm of the country—announced his resignation.

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz leaves Austrian Politics

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 2, 2021

In a press statement Kurz declared, “I am neither a saint nor a criminal.” Giving thanks for his years in politics, he said, “for me, a new chapter in my life is beginning. I’m looking forward to spending time with my child and my family before I devote myself to new professional tasks in the new year.”

Austrian Chancellor Kurz Steps Down

Gellért Rajcsányi October 10, 2021

Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has stepped down. He has proposed Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg as his replacement.

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Former Austrian Chancellor Kurz Faces Criminal Charges Over False Testimony

Austria: Ex-Chancellor Kurz Named as Active Participant in Corruption Scandal

Too Young to Lead

Golden Parachute: The Rise and Soft Landing of Sebastian Kurz

Austria’s Embattled Ex-Chancellor Kurz Finds Home at NGO

Austria Swears In 3rd Chancellor of the Year

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz leaves Austrian Politics

Austrian Chancellor Kurz Steps Down

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