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Sebastian Kurz became the world's youngest political leader when he became the Chancellor of Austria in 2017, but two years later, his government fell after the so-called Ibiza affair. In the following snap election, however, he actually gained more votes instead of losing. Viennese law student Sophia Weiser tells us not only about what is it that Austrians like about Kurz, but also about Empress Sissi, the peculiar way the Austrian public TV honoured Karel Gott, and why having culturally educated members of government is a sure plus.
Sebastian Kurz became the world's youngest political leader when he became the Chancellor of Austria in 2017, but two years later, his government fell after the so-called Ibiza affair. In the following snap election, however, he actually gained more votes instead of losing. Viennese law student Sophia Weiser tells us not only about what is it that Austrians like about Kurz, but also about Empress Sissi, the peculiar way the Austrian public TV honoured Karel Gott, and why having culturally educated members of government is a sure plus.