Alexander Schallenberg sworn in as Austria’s new chancellor, replacing Kurz due to charges of corruption and bribery against him

Last updated on October 14th, 2021 at 03:51 am

Austria -Alexander Schallenberg sworn in as Austria’s new chancellor. He replaced Sebastian Kurz, who resigned after he was implicated in a corruption scandal. During the ceremony, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said the government needed to restore public trust eroded by the allegations of Kurz’s wrongdoing.

Schallenberg, is a 52-years-old politician who was previously elected as Austria’s foreign minister in 2019. Austrian president further added by saying that this government crisis is over. Tomorrow at noon I’m going to swear in the new Chancellor and a new Foreign Minister. And the work for our country can continue. I thank Sebastian Kurz. With his move, he kept harm away from the office and made an important contribution to the integrity of our institutions being protected.

The reason Kurz had to resign from the efficient running of the political party is due to ascandal. Kurz and nine others are being investigated for breach of trust, corruption and bribery. Moreover, Kurz is also under on-going investigation for perjury. He has denied wrongdoing and initially hesitated to resign, but that position became politically untenable.

Related Posts

Austrian government signalled that they would topple Kurz in a vote of no confidence in parliament if he did not stand down, as the coalition has already been strained several times by other corruption scandals and differences over questions such as refugee policy. Along with this change in the cabinet, Michael Linhart was elected as the Austria’s new foreign minister.

Although, Kurz had strong intentions of remaining the leader of his party and move as a parliamentary group leader within the Austrian parliament. Supporting his intention, the opposition criticized this move, saying he will remain an extremely influential political figure despite a criminal investigation.

EU Reporter

As vast is the European region, the more diverse are the developments and news that are to be known. I bring to table the news and political affairs from region to your screens.

Recent Posts

Historic Sports Stadiums in Europe Every Fan Must Visit at Least Once

In Europe, there are some of the most legendary sporting arenas in the world, with a collision of history, passion,… Read More

January 7, 2026

Hollywood Reacts After Major Star Walks Out of 2026 Awards Night

The awards night of 2026 made a sudden turn when one of the biggest Hollywood stars left the hall during… Read More

January 7, 2026

Work, Wellness, and Daily Habits Trending Now: Simple Routines That Stick

The work and personal life have never been more combined, and this is why the wellness habits at work are… Read More

January 7, 2026

Upcoming Game Releases Fans Are Excited About in 2026

The year 2026 is already proving to be one of the most massive ones in the history of players, as… Read More

January 7, 2026

Top Web Series Everyone Is Binge-Watching Right Now

Looking for top web series that Americans are binge-watching right now? It is a USA-only guide that specializes in streaming… Read More

January 7, 2026

TOP RECALL You Should Track This Jan 2026: Global Nestlé Baby-Formula Recall Over Toxin Fears

Nestle, a major food company based in the United Kingdom, has issued a large-scale recall of a number of its… Read More

January 7, 2026

This website uses cookies.

Read More