Sebastian Kurz

Austria’s FM Alexander Schallenberg sworn in as chancellor after Kurz resigns amid corruption allegations
Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has become Austria’s new chancellor after fellow Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) member Sebastian Kurz stepped down amid a corruption probe to save the ruling coalition with the Greens.
Oct 11, 2021 13:03
Austria’s Kurz vows ‘no stop’ to deportations of Afghan asylum seekers after policewoman assaulted
Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has pledged to continue deporting asylum-seekers back to Afghanistan, after a police officer was attacked at a detention center in Vienna.
Jul 23, 2021 11:27
Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline serves Austria’s economic interests – Chancellor Kurz
Vienna welcomes Washington’s decision to abandon further sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz told TASS.
Jun 3, 2021 10:37
Austria’s Chancellor Kurz says he won’t resign if charged in parliament testimony perjury case
Sebastian Kurz has said he will refuse to step down even if he faces criminal charges over alleged perjury. The Austrian leader has been targeted by an anti-corruption prosecutors’ probe over a parliamentary testimony.
May 16, 2021 14:54
Austria’s Chancellor Kurz confirms he’s under investigation by anti-corruption prosecutors over parliamentary testimony
Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said he is under investigation by the country’s anti-corruption prosecutors over alleged false statements given during parliamentary hearings. Kurz denies any wrongdoing.
May 12, 2021 11:01
Austria can ‘return to normal’ in summer, Sputnik V can speed up vaccination program if Vienna buys it – Chancellor Kurz
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said the country can return to normal life in three months, as everyone could be vaccinated by then. He added that the campaign will be boosted if Vienna buys the Sputnik V vaccine from Moscow.
Apr 3, 2021 10:32

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