Sebastian Kurz

Sebastian Kurz is the chancellor of Austria since January 2020, previously holding this position from December 2017 to May 2019. In addition, Kurz has been the chairman of the Austrian People's Party since May 2017.


Kurz entered politics when he joined the Young People's Party (JVP) in 2003. Five years later he assumed his first political office there as chairman of the JVP for Vienna.


Source: Wikipedia - Sebastian Kurz

Event Timeline

October 11, 2021
Resigns Chancellor in Austria : Resigned due to corruption inquiry.
January 7, 2020
Begins Chancellor in Austria
September 29, 2019 Austrian Legislative Election, 2019
Candidate Party Region Vote Count Elected
Sebastian Kurz Austrian People's Party Austria
May 28, 2019
Resigns Chancellor in Austria : Government dismissed due to no-confidence vote.
December 18, 2017
Begins Chancellor in Austria
October 15, 2017 Austrian Legislative Election, 2017
Candidate Party Region Vote Count Elected
Sebastian Kurz Austrian People's Party Austria
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