Sebastian Kurz

ModernPoliticianAustria1986 — ?

Youngest Austrian chancellor in history.

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Quick Facts

Born

1986

Country

Austria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score50.7

Sebastian Kurz — Complete Timeline

2017 AD

Appointed Chancellor of AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sebastian Kurz became Chancellor of Austria on December 18, 2017, at age 31, the youngest in Austrian history. He led a coalition between his Austrian People's Party and the Freedom Party of Austria.

ChancellorshipYoungest Chancellor

Impact: national

2019 AD

Ibiza Affair and Government CollapsePolitical Action◆ Major

On May 18, 2019, a video surfaced showing Freedom Party leader Heinz-Christian Strache offering government contracts. Kurz ended the coalition on May 20, leading to a snap election. The scandal severely damaged the FP

ScandalCoalition Collapse

Impact: nationaldestructive

First Vote of No DefeatPolitical Action◆ Major

On May 27, 2019, Kurz lost a vote of no confidence in the National Council, the first successful such vote in Austrian history. He was removed from office and replaced by a caretaker government led by Brigitte Bierlein.

Vote of No ConfidenceRemoval from Office

Impact: nationaldestructive

2020 AD

Second Chancellorship and Corruption InvestigationPolitical Action◆ Major

Kurz returned as Chancellor on January 7, 2020, leading a coalition with the Greens. In October 2021, prosecutors raided his offices as part of a corruption investigation into alleged misuse of public funds for positive media coverage.

Corruption InvestigationCoalition with Greens

Impact: nationaldestructive

2021 AD

Resignation Amid Corruption ProbePolitical Action◆ Major

Kurz resigned as Chancellor on October 9, 2021, following the corruption investigation. He was succeeded by Alexander Schallenberg. Kurz remained party leader but stepped down from government to avoid further instability.

ResignationCorruption Scandal

Impact: nationaltragic