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Austrian chancellor Kurz to quit amid corruption probe

Opposition leaders had called for Kurz to go and planned to bring a no-confidence motion against him.

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Oct 9th 2021, 7:49 PM

Victory for Kurz in Austrian election but tough coalition talks ahead

A corruption scandal with Kurz’s coalition partners brought down the last government and prompted early elections.

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Sep 30th 2019, 7:02 AM