Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was young, adept at social media and unafraid to borrow from populists, but in his downfall, some see “the collapse of a new narrative” for European conservatives.
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Facing Criminal Inquiry, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Resigns
After insisting he would remain in office amid accusations that public money was used to produce favorable polling, Mr. Kurz said he would step aside to resolve a government crisis.
Sebastian Kurz, Austria’s Chancellor, Faces Corruption Probe
The future of the chancellor’s coalition looked increasingly uncertain after prosecutors opened a criminal investigation on suspicion that he paid off pollsters and journalists.
The ‘Plagiarism Hunter’ Terrorizing the German-Speaking World
Stefan Weber has ended careers, forced politicians from office, hounded scores of others and even created a thriving business in his quest to end literary theft.
Is a Big Casino Footprint in a Tiny Principality a Good or a Bad Bet?
Liechtenstein, where gambling had largely been illegal until 2010, now has more casinos per capita than Macau or Monaco. Some critics worry that it’s more than the principality can handle.
He Led Hitler’s Secret Police in Austria. Then He Spied for the West.
Franz Josef Huber, responsible for deporting tens of thousands of Jews, escaped punishment with U.S. backing and went on to work for West German intelligence, newly disclosed records reveal.
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Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Tested Against Variant from South Africa
Scientists want to inoculate every adult in one Austrian district, in a real-world test of how the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine works against the variant first seen in South Africa.
How 8 Countries Have Tried to Keep Artists Afloat During Panemic
Governments around the world have tried to support the arts during the pandemic, some more generously than others.
Lack of Tiny Parts Disrupts Auto Factories Worldwide
Carmakers can’t buy the semiconductors they need because home electronics are taking all the supply.