“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.”

Austrian former politician

Sebastian Kurz is an Austrian former politician who served as Chancellor of Austria twice, from 2017 to 2019 and again from 2020 to 2021. He became one of the most prominent figures in Austrian politics during that period, leading the government in two separate terms. His public statements and political remarks reflect the concerns of a national leader in office, shaped by the demands of governing and the events of those years.