Heinz-Christian Strache
Heinz-Christian Strache is an Austrian politician and former leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), serving as Vice Chancellor and Minister for Civil Service and Sport from December 2017 until May 2019. He was a prominent figure in Austrian politics known for his far-right views and populist rhetoric. Strache's political career was marred by scandal, particularly due to a 2019 sting operation that revealed him discussing potential corruption, leading to his resignation and the collapse of the coalition government with the ÖVP. His controversial policies and associations have drawn criticism and scrutiny within and beyond Austria.
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Heinz-Christian Strache, the former Vice Chancellor, has publicly criticized his successor Herbert Kickl.
Strache greift in FPÖ-Causa um Spesen für Luxusleben Kickl wegen Geschenks und Arbeitszeiten an - Inland
Austria· 2026-03-06
Heinz-Christian Strache is being prosecuted by the public prosecutor's office for embezzlement.
Causa Lebensversicherungen: Staatsanwaltschaft klagt Strache wegen Untreue an - FPÖAustria· 2025-10-29Heinz-Christian Strache previously led the FPÖ and criticized its shift towards the church.
Herbert Kickl zitiert die Bibel und provoziert damit Streit
Switzerland· 2025-10-20
Philipp Trattner, noch von Vizekanzler Heinz-Christian Strache (FPÖ) eingesetzt, verliert diesen Posten.
Umbruch im Ministerium: Vizekanzler Babler besetzt wichtigsten Sportposten neu - SportAustria· 2025-08-06
Heinz-Christian Strache previously appointed Philipp Trattner to the position.
Paukenschlag: Vizekanzler Babler besetzt wichtigsten Sportposten im Ministerium neu - SportAustria· 2025-08-05
Felix Baumgartner supported the nationalist Freedom Party of Austria and its leader Heinz-Christian Strache.
Φέλιξ Μπαουμγκάρτνερ: Ο ουρανός αυτή τη φορά τον πρόδωσε
Greece· 2025-07-28
Heinz-Christian Strache, the former FPÖ leader, faced accusations of misusing public funds for personal expenses.
‘Preaching water, drinking wine’: Austrians mock far-right MPs for lucrative side jobs | Austria
United Kingdom· 2025-07-03
Heinz-Christian Strache is the leader of the far-right Freedom party who introduced Kneissl to the party.
Dancing with Putin: how Austria’s former foreign minister found a new home in Russia | AustriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01
Heinz-Christian Strache was the leader of the FPÖ in Vienna and became a member of the nationalistic student fraternity Vandalia at the age of 15.
Nachwuchsprobleme am rechten Rand: Burschenschaften suchen Burschenschafter - WatchblogAustria· 2025-06-21
Heinz-Christian Strache's first appearance in district politics was awaited with a certain tension.
Heinz-Christian Strache, der Floridsdorfer Hinterbänkler - Wiener PolitikAustria· 2025-06-12Heinz-Christian Strache was filmed proposing deals to a supposed niece of a Russian oligarch, leading to the collapse of the coalition with Kurz's party.
Tribunal austríaco anula condenação do antigo chanceler Kurz por perjúrio | Áustria
Portugal· 2025-05-27
Heinz-Christian Strache is mentioned as a prominent European figure during the rise of populism.
Joaquín Estefanía : Proliferan quienes defienden que al capitalismo le iría mejor sin democracia. Y viceversa | Ideas
Spain· 2025-05-25
Heinz-Christian Strache made a controversial statement about journalists during a conversation in 2017.
Prozess gegen gescheiterte Maturantin, die mit brennender Schule drohte - GerichtsreportagenAustria· 2025-05-17
Heinz-Christian Strache, the former Vice Chancellor, struggles to accept his political decline.
Kommunisten feiern Achtungserfolg, Strache rutscht in die Bedeutungslosigkeit - Wien-WahlAustria· 2025-04-27
Heinz-Christian Strache is described as a shadow of his former self politically.
Die FPÖ stabilisiert sich - Michael VölkerAustria· 2025-04-27
Heinz-Christian Strache, the former Vice Chancellor, struggles to accept his political decline.
Kommunisten feiern Achtungserfolg, Strache rutscht in die Bedeutungslosigkeit - Wien-WahlAustria· 2025-04-27Heinz-Christian Strache previously led the FPÖ and called for a 'duel for Vienna' in 2015.
SPÖ gewinnt Wien-Wahl klar – FPÖ bleibt heimliche SiegerinSwitzerland· 2025-04-27
Heinz-Christian Strache is a former federal party leader of the FPÖ.
Ermittler in FPÖ-Spesenaffäre sprechen von "bewusster Verschleierung" - FPÖAustria· 2025-04-24Heinz-Christian Strache wanted to merge districts before the 2015 Vienna election.
Zwischen teuren Versorgungsposten und Bürgernähe: Braucht Wien 23 Bezirke? - Wien-WahlAustria· 2025-04-22
Heinz-Christian Strache dreams of a major political comeback in red Vienna.
Ausgerechnet im roten Wien träumt Strache vom großen Polit-Comeback - Wien-WahlAustria· 2025-04-19Heinz-Christian Strache is mentioned as a candidate in the upcoming Vienna election.
Wien-Wahl: Die Kandidaten im Visier der Justiz - PodcastAustria· 2025-04-17Heinz-Christian Strache is running in the Vienna municipal elections.
Politik ohne Schamschwelle - Christoph WinderAustria· 2025-03-30Heinz-Christian Strache was the former party leader of the FPÖ who actively courted Serbian voters.
wie die islamkritische FPÖ um türkische Wähler wirbtSwitzerland· 2025-03-23
Heinz-Christian Strache was brought down by the infamous Ibiza video initiated by Ramin Mirfakhrai.
Die fragwürdigen Iran-Verbindungen des "Ibiza-Anwalts" Ramin Mirfakhrai - WirtschaftAustria· 2025-03-13
Heinz-Christian Strache was brought down by the infamous Ibiza video initiated by Ramin Mirfakhrai.
Die fragwürdigen Iran-Verbindungen des "Ibiza-Anwalts" Ramin Mirfakhrai - WirtschaftAustria· 2025-03-13Heinz-Christian Strache is facing a tight situation in the election.
Wien-Wahl: Für Heinz-Christian Strache wird es knapp - VideoAustria· 2025-02-24Heinz-Christian Strache is the former leader of the FPÖ and was involved in a legal case concerning witness tampering.
Prozess gegen Ex-Strache-Mitarbeiterin wegen Zeugenaussage zu Spesen - GerichtsreportagenAustria· 2025-02-21
Heinz-Christian Strache, a former FPÖ leader, understood the need for compromises in coalition negotiations.
FPÖ-Chef Herbert Kickl verspielt das KanzleramtSwitzerland· 2025-02-12Heinz-Christian Strache was the leader of the FPÖ during the coalition with the ÖVP that ended due to a corruption scandal.
Ultras y democristianos rompen las negociaciones para formar Gobierno en Austria | InternacionalSpain· 2025-02-12
