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Fall of an Austrian Chancellor The Stench of Corruption Leads to Kurz's Sudden Resignation

Initially celebrated as a wunderkind, Sebastian Kurz resigned as Austrian chancellor over the weekend amid a far-reaching corruption probe. Documents from that investigation hint at a mafia-like system involving political leaders and the media built up over many years. By Walter Mayr in Vienna

The Stench of Corruption Leads to Kurz's Sudden Resignation - Dominik Butzmann/laif

Operation White Milk How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law

Khalid al-Halabi is thought to have been responsible for the torturing of Syrian opposition activists. Despite efforts to bring him to justice, he has been living in freedom in Austria for years – protected by the country's intelligence agency. By Fidelius Schmid und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law - Bryan Denton

Weather Disaster in Austria Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town

A bitter dispute has erupted in Austria following recent flooding. Did environmentalists hinder the implementation of effective flood-control measures? The debate is a preview of similar arguments that could soon be seen in Germany. By Jan Petter in Hallein, Austria

Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town - Jan Petter / DER SPIEGEL

Skiing in the Pandemic Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures

While Austria and Switzerland want to keep their ski lifts in operation, Germany, France and Italy are worried about superspreader events in winter paradise. Billions of euros are at stake. By Walter Mayr und Britta Sandberg

Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures - FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

The Troublemaker Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Keeps Europe on Its Toes

Sebastian Kurz's supporters admire his chutzpah, but critics see the Austrian chancellor's stubborn maneuvering as a danger to the cohesion of the European Union. DER SPIEGEL paid a visit to his offices in Vienna. Von Walter Mayr

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Keeps Europe on Its Toes - Philipp Horak / Anzenberger

The Ischgl Outbreak Families of COVID-19 Victims Seek Justice

Mismanagement of a coronavirus outbreak in Ischgl, the Austrian resort town known for its après-ski debauchery, helped spread the pathogen across Europe. Now the relatives of those who died want justice. By Jürgen Dahlkamp, Felix Hutt, Gunther Latsch und Walter Mayr

Families of COVID-19 Victims Seek Justice - Lois Hechenblaikner/ ISCHGL/ STEIDL

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz "The EU Consists of More than Just Two Member States"

Austria is wary of supplying financial aid to EU member states with no strings attached. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks of the new EU aid fund and what his country learned from the Ischgl debacle. Interview Conducted by Walter Mayr und Maximilian Popp

"The EU Consists of More than Just Two Member States" - Ingo Pertramer / DER SPIEGEL

Chronicle of Failure A Corona Hotspot in the Alps Spread Virus Across Europe

The Austrian winter-sports mecca of Ischgl is well known for its parties. But after helping spread the virus across Europe, the town's reputation is changing to one of incompetence and greed.

A Corona Hotspot in the Alps Spread Virus Across Europe - MiS / IMAGO

Alpine Breeding Grounds Austrian Ski Resort Flings Coronavirus Around Europe

Tourists from around Europe became infected with the coronavirus in Austria's Paznaun Valley. Despite mounting evidence, the lifts and bars stayed open until just a few days ago. By Walter Mayr in Vienna

Austrian Ski Resort Flings Coronavirus Around Europe - JAKOB GRUBER/ AFP

Bags of Cash Ex-FPÖ Head Strache Hit by New Corruption Allegations

Last May, right-wing populist Heinz-Christian Strache was forced to resign as Austrian vice chancellor and FPÖ party head due to the Ibiza Scandal. Now, he is alleged to have accepted bags full of cash from Eastern Europe in exchange for political favors. Von Martin Knobbe, Walter Mayr und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

Ex-FPÖ Head Strache Hit by New Corruption Allegations - Leonhard Foeger/REUTERS

Comeback for Kurz? Austria's Youngest-Ever Chancellor Eyes a Return

This spring, Austria's youngest-ever chancellor was felled by a political scandal. But Sebastian Kurz could soon be back at the helm. A majority of Austrian voters seemingly can't wait to have him back. Von Walter Mayr

Austria's Youngest-Ever Chancellor Eyes a Return - RODERICK AICHINGER / DER SPIEGEL

An Inside Job The Right-Wing Populist Plan to Destroy Europe

Europe's right-wing populists haven't been stopped by the scandal in Austria. They are working hard to destroy the European Union from within its own institutions and the European elections may show how close they are to success. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

The Right-Wing Populist Plan to Destroy Europe - Balasz Szecsodi/ AFP/ Source/ Byline

Strache's Defense The Right-Wing Ideology Exposed

An Austrian far-right politician got caught red-handed. Or was he? Not in his worldview, as became clear during his resignation speech. The right-wing worldview holds that if you're fighting a vast and dangerous enemy, anything goes. Von Nils Minkmar

The Right-Wing Ideology Exposed - Andreas Gebert/ Getty Images

Austria The Strache Recordings - The Whole Story

In a secret recording from 2017 obtained by DER SPIEGEL, Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of the far-right Freedom Party is heard discussing a deal with a purported Russian millionaire to trade state contracts for campaign support. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

The Strache Recordings - The Whole Story

'Considerable Danger' A Growing Workload for Alpine Mountain Rescuers

The quest for mountain adventures is constantly growing -- sometimes becoming so irresistible that tourists ignore weather and avalanche warnings. Mountain rescuers risk their lives to save them, but they often only return with dead bodies. Von Gerhard Pfeil

A Growing Workload for Alpine Mountain Rescuers - Peter Schatz / Magics / action press

Sky Cruise Turning the Alps into an Industrial Playground

A new cable car to the top of Klein Matterhorn leads to the highest gondola station in Europe. Now, only a small link is missing to complete a grand vision: The crossing of the Alps by aerial tramway. Environmentalists are not impressed. Von Christian Wüst

Turning the Alps into an Industrial Playground - Aircam Zermatt GmbH

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz 'Why Does Everything I Do Get So Overblown?'

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 32, talks about his goals as holder of the rotating European Council presidency, the fight against illegal immigration and his relationship with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Von Peter Müller und Walter Mayr

'Why Does Everything I Do Get So Overblown?' - Jork Weismann / DER SPIEGEL

Europe's Next Test Case A Journey Down Austria's Path to the Right

With a right-wing extremist party in government again, a major experiment is currently taking place in Austria -- one that may test the endurance of democracy in Western Europe. A visit to a country that appears unable to come to terms with its own history as it lurches to the right. Von Ullrich Fichtner

A Journey Down Austria's Path to the Right - Armin Smailovic / DER SPIEGEL

SPIEGEL Interview with Sebastian Kurz 'I Definitely Have a Red Line'

Sebastian Kurz, 31, is set to take over the reins in Austria. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he speaks of a possible coalition with the right-wing FPÖ, about his hard-line stance on immigration and how age influences politics. Von Mathieu von Rohr, Markus Feldenkirchen und Walter Mayr

'I Definitely Have a Red Line' - Jork Weismann / DER SPIEGEL

Austrian Gambler The Meteoric Rise of Sebastian Kurz

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz could become his country's next chancellor on Sunday. The politician is conservative and vain, but also adroit. What would the 31-year-old's election mean for the country? Von Walter Mayr

The Meteoric Rise of Sebastian Kurz - Iris Kivisalu / DER SPIEGEL

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