Austria’s former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been charged with making false statements during a parliamentary inquiry into alleged corruption in his first government, said the prosecutor’s office for economic crimes and corruption, on Friday (August 18).

Former Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz charged for making false statement in corruption inquiry

Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday called for fresh elections in September after a corruption scandal embroiling the far-right brought down the coalition government in spectacular fashion.

Austrian president calls for September snap elections

Austrian Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, a key figure of the European far-right, resigned Saturday after explosive revelations from a hidden camera sting, just days before key EU elections.

Austrian far-right leader resigns over 'Ibiza affair'

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Former Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz charged for making false statement in corruption inquiry

Austrian president calls for September snap elections

Austrian far-right leader resigns over 'Ibiza affair'