Sebastian Kurz: Comeback rumors-does the ex-chancellor return?

Sebastian Kurz: Comeback rumors-does the ex-chancellor return?

Wien, Österreich - ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz is currently the focus of political speculation in Austria. Rumors about its possible comeback are increasingly circulating in the ÖVP, since dissatisfaction with the current traffic light coalition from the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS is growing. Insiders report that in the past few weeks behind the scenes, a return has already been briefly discussed. According to a leading ÖVP state politician, the only politician who could help the party to win an election. There is even financial support from the economy to realize such a comeback, such as oe24.at reports.

At the moment there are three possible scenarios for short: In the first, if the traffic light coalition fails quickly, Nehammer would probably be a top candidate what alternative candidates would create. The other two scenarios include either a continued traffic light government under Nehammer or briefly ’own start with a list that could reach between 15 and 20 percent of the vote. In this case, a coalition with the FPÖ would be possible as a junior partner, which would not be acceptable for short, as a former advisor emphasizes. While he has so far excluded his return to politics, he seems to be open to a comeback privately, with an already formed campaign team from former confidants, such as t-online.de

The circumstances by short 'professional past are no less explosive. After his resignation in 2021, which was caused by allegations in a corruption affair, he ventured into the private sector and was connected to Tech-Affine investors such as Peter Thiel. Critics criticize the political connections and tax machinations that made controversial briefly during his tenure. Nevertheless, many in the ÖVP have a longing for the time under short, which makes its potential return even more attractive.