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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
Austria’s ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz quits politics
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAustria’s ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces that he is quitting politics, nearly two months after resigning as national leader after being implicated in a corruption scandal.
“For me, a new chapter begins in my life that I can open today,” the 35-year-old conservative says, adding he wants to spend time with his family, especially his newborn son.
He says he will hand over the leadership of his conservative People’s Party (OeVP) on Friday.
“Today’s decision was not easy for me,” he tells reporters, adding that having to fight the recent corruption allegations has taken a heavy toll and diminished his “passion” for politics.
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