Sebastian Kurz, former ‘wunderkind’ of Europe’s conservatives, said he is innocent and condemned ‘politicisation’ of case
, insisted he was innocent as he went on trial for allegedly giving false testimony to an inquiry into corruption scandals that have rocked the country.
It marked a spectacular fall for the charismatic hardliner, who in 2017, at the age of 31, became the world’s youngest democratically elected head of government. Dressed in a light shirt and dark suit, he condemned the “politicisation” of the case, adding that he was “confident” he would be acquitted.The former chancellor – who is on trial with two others – is accused of having downplayed his influence in appointing the head of a state-owned company.
In his opening statement, Kurz’s lawyer, Otto Dietrich, asked for his client to be acquitted, arguing the accusations failed to stand up. Though Kurz – who denies all the accusations – has stepped back, the conservative Austrian People’s party continues to govern, but their approval ratings have plummeted.
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