Sebastian Kurz

“There are no grounds for discrimination in Europe, regardless of whether on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, or religion. On the other hand, there is equally no place for radical thought and political Islam.”

“We have a problem with political Islam in Austria.”

“We are not only responsible for what we do but also for what we do not do.”

“Freedom of establishment is the freedom to work in all of Europe.”

“Remembering in an honest way means admitting the truth.”

“We are also trying to fight successfully in the European Union against anti-Semitism. Because of Austria's history, it is, from my point of view, our obligation to do that.”

“Our companies are active worldwide. I don't detect globalisation angst among them.”

“Austria can only be strong if we are not just members of the European Union but also actively help to strengthen the European Union.”

“The right way is not necessarily the easy one.”

“There is no doubt that our government is pro-European.”

“Doing the right thing is a decision, which in many cases means you stand alone.”

“Austria is a very export-oriented country.”

“Austria used to see itself as the first victim of National Socialism. That is certainly true for all those who fought in the resistance, whom we cannot thank enough, and who will always be shining examples. But... the ones who stood in such great numbers and celebrated in March 1938 in Heroes' Square were no victims.”

“We are not against immigration, but we want to have control on immigration. We want to decide who is allowed to come into Austria. We should not let human traffickers decide.”

“I can assure you that Austria will fight all forms of anti-Semitism in Europe with determination, be it still an existing one or also newly imported anti-Semitism.”

“Luckily, Europe, step by step, recognised that these mass refugee movements to Europe cannot work.”

“Any restriction of press freedom is unacceptable.”

“Those who do not put clear limits on migration will soon start to feel like strangers in their own land.”

“We need sound political and economic relations with the United Kingdom, and I am very grateful to the European Union's lead negotiator, grateful to him for everything he has done. We will do our best to support him and also preserve the unity of the 27 in these matters.”

“Between the summer of 2015 and spring 2016, Austria became one of the European countries most affected by the migration and refugee crisis.”