Former Austrian Chancellor Kurz Faces Trial on Corruption Charges
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Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is on trial for allegedly making false statements to a parliamentary inquiry into corruption allegations against his first government.
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Kurz resigned as chancellor in 2021 after a separate corruption probe opened up and has since left politics, though his party still leads the current government.
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Prosecutors accuse Kurz of giving false testimony in 2020 about his role in setting up a state holding company and appointing a close confidant as its leader.
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Kurz could face up to 3 years in prison if convicted. He denies the charge.
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This is the first time in over 30 years a former Austrian chancellor has stood trial.