Sebastian Kurz

Ex-Chancellor of Austria stripped of Parliamentary Immunity

Ex-Chancellor of Austria stripped of Parliamentary Immunity

The Austrian National Council, the parliament's lower house, stripped former chancellor and leader of the Austrian People's Party Sebastian Kurz of parliamentary immunity. The responsible parliamentary committee on Tuesday gave …

In the person of Kurz, Europe has lost another bright politician

In the person of Kurz, Europe has lost another bright politician

One of the main events of recent days has been the resignation of the Austrian Chancellor. On October 9, Sebastian Kurz voluntarily resigned from his position after investigations began against him. His team is accused of bribing the major …

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigns

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigns

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of Austria announced on Saturday that he would resign, days after prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into allegations he used federal money to pay off pollsters and journalists for favorable coverage, The New …

Why is Europe on a witch hunt against 'political Islam'?

Why is Europe on a witch hunt against 'political Islam'?

Aspectre is haunting Europe: the spectre of political Islam. From France’s fight against “Islamo-leftism” to Austria’s battle against “political Islam”, Muslims and Muslim anti-racist civil society groups …

Austria to buy one million doses of Sputnik V

Austria to buy one million doses of Sputnik V

Austria has wrapped up negotiations to acquire Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said. In a briefing to local media, Kurz said the talks had "de facto come to an end" making …

Austria ready to purchase Sputnik V, Sebastian Kurz says

Austria ready to purchase Sputnik V, Sebastian Kurz says

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that negotiations with Russia on the purchase of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine were finished. Sputnik V would be an additional booster [for the vaccination campaign in Austria] with a volume …

EU to consider vaccine passports

EU to consider vaccine passports

Tourist-reliant nations are urging the adoption of an EU-wide certificate for travelers to show they have been vaccinated

Nord Stream 2 in focus of Moscow-Vienna dialogue - ambassador

Nord Stream 2 in focus of Moscow-Vienna dialogue - ambassador

The implementation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is in the focus of the energy dialogue between Austria and Russia, enjoying mutual political support, Russia’s Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky said. "The …

Austria confirms national lockdown

Austria confirms national lockdown

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has urged Austrians not to meet anyone from outside their household in an attempt to curb a rapid rise in Covid cases, BBC reports. He said schools would close and students would learn from home when new …

Vienna terror attack: recent developments

Vienna terror attack: recent developments

Several gunmen attacked six locations in central Vienna on Monday starting outside the main synagogue, killing three people and injuring 13-15 in what Austria called a "repulsive terror attack". Witnesses described the men …

Lavrov: Kurz falls victim to Russophobic campaign

Lavrov: Kurz falls victim to Russophobic campaign

The government of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, which was ousted on May 27, has fallen victim to a Russophobic campaign, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "Russophobia is fashion …

 Sebastian Kurz dismissed

Sebastian Kurz dismissed

President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen dismissed government ministers headed by Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and ordered them to serve as acting ministers until an interim government of the republic is …

Kurz: May's successor should see to orderly Brexit

Kurz: May's successor should see to orderly Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May's successor will see to an orderly Brexit, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz expressed confidence. "I have known Theresa May as a principled and head-strong …

Kurz confident Nord Stream 2 project to be implemented

Kurz confident Nord Stream 2 project to be implemented

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz expressed his confidence that Austria and its partners would manage to implement the Nord Stream 2 project. "As a committed European, I personally treat this project as positive, …

Austrian Chancellor supports Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline

Austrian Chancellor supports Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline

Austria is interested in reliable energy supplies and will continue promoting the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline project, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who …

 Austria intends to ease tensions between EU and Russia

Austria intends to ease tensions between EU and Russia

Austria sees easing tensions between the European Union and Russia as its priority task for 2019, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said at a press conference, dedicated to the Austrian cabinet’s activities in 2018. …

 Austrian Chancellor supports Brexit deal

Austrian Chancellor supports Brexit deal

Austria fully supports the Brexit deal, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said before the meeting with the EU Council head Donald Tusk in Brussels. The current chair of the European Council insisted …