“When I started in government, I said that children who come here should take German classes before they start regular classes so they can follow what the teachers say. I said it should be possible to be a believing Muslim and a proud Austrian at the same time.”

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.