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.
Born on Jun 12, 1969 (56 years old)
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Austria:
Heinz-Christian Strache is being prosecuted by the public prosecutor's office for embezzlement.
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Switzerland:
Heinz-Christian Strache previously led the FPÖ and criticized its shift towards the church.
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Austria:
Philipp Trattner, noch von Vizekanzler Heinz-Christian Strache (FPÖ) eingesetzt, verliert diesen Posten.
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Austria:
Heinz-Christian Strache previously appointed Philipp Trattner to the position.
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Greece:
Felix Baumgartner supported the nationalist Freedom Party of Austria and its leader Heinz-Christian Strache.
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United Kingdom:
Heinz-Christian Strache, the former FPÖ leader, faced accusations of misusing public funds for personal expenses.
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United Kingdom:
Heinz-Christian Strache is the leader of the far-right Freedom party who introduced Kneissl to the party.
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Austria:
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.
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Austria:
Heinz-Christian Strache's first appearance in district politics was awaited with a certain tension.
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Portugal:
Heinz-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.
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