Sebastian Kurz26 May 2025Austria's ex-chancellor has conviction quashedFormer conservative star Sebastian Kurz wins his appeal- removing a key obstacle to any political comeback.26 May 202518 Aug 2023Austria ex-leader charged with misleading MPsSebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.18 Aug 20233 Dec 2021Austrian resignations trigger change of chancellorKarl Nehammer is chosen as party leader and next chancellor in a bid to end days of turmoil.3 Dec 202111 Oct 2021Scandal-hit Austria swears in new chancellorAlexander Schallenberg takes over, after his predecessor resigned amid corruption allegations.11 Oct 20219 Oct 2021Austrian chancellor resigns amid corruption inquirySebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes.9 Oct 202112 May 2021Austrian leader investigated by corruption inquiryChancellor Sebastian Kurz denies wrongdoing and not telling the truth to a parliamentary commission.12 May 202113 Apr 2021Austria's Covid minister quits due to exhaustionRudolf Anschober said his 15 months as health minister during the pandemic "felt like 15 years".13 Apr 202111 Dec 2020Austria court overturns school headscarf banThe constitutional court rules that the law, brought in last year, breached rights on religious freedom.11 Dec 2020
