Sebastian Kurz (born 27 August 1986) is a former Austrian politician. He held the post of Chancellor of Austria twice, from 2017 to 2019, and in 2020 and 2021. Before, he was chancellor from 18 December 2017 to 28 May 2019. He was the world's youngest chancellor. He stepped down and left politcs, because of a possible involvment in a corruption case.
He was Austria's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Integration from 2013 to 2017. He became Europe's youngest Foreign Minister at the age of 27. In May 2017 he became the chairman of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).
Following the 2017 legislative election, the ÖVP led by Kurz secured the most seats in the National Council, leaving it in a position to lead the next government.
As Chancellor he led the federal government consisting of a coalition of the ÖVP and FPÖ parties since December 18, 2017. He was removed from office on 28 May 2019 by President Alexander Van der Bellen following a political scandal.
As there were multiple accusations against him, amongst others for not telling the truth when asked by a court of law and corruption, Kurz resigned as chancellor, on 9 October 2019. Kurz has always denied these charges. Alexander Schallenberg, minister for foreign affairs, replaced him as chancellor on 11 October 2021.