Sebastian Kurz
Former Chancellor of Austria (2017-2019, 2020-2021)
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Patronage network and perjury in Austrian politics
Former Austrian Chancellor implicated in using public funds for manipulated polls, systematic political patronage via ÖBAG affair, and accused of perjury before parliament. Resigned 2021, youngest chancellor ever.
Why tracked: Systematic abuse of office; media manipulation with public funds; demonstrates corruption at highest levels even in "clean" countries.
Biography
Born: August 27, 1986, Vienna, Austria
Education: Law studies, University of Vienna (did not complete — quit for politics)
Parents: Elisabeth (née Döller) and Josef Kurz (only child)
Family: Partner Susanne Thier, one child
Notable: Youngest chancellor in Austrian history; youngest head of government globally at time; meteoric rise and fall
Cases Involved
Beinschab/Österreich Polls
Media bribery — Investigation
Perjury (Parliament)
False testimony — CONVICTED (2024)
ÖBAG Affair
Patronage — Under investigation
Ibiza (indirect)
Coalition collapse — Government fell
Sources
- Der Standard, Profil, Falter, Austrian courts