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Austria’s ex-Chancellor Kurz is probably going to Silicon Valley as a manager
Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP)
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Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is said to have accepted a managerial job in Silicon Valley.
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 35, is said to have taken a job in the United States. The Austrian media reported on Saturday. He is said to have already signed a contract in the private sector, reported the daily newspaper “Austria”. According to information from the “Kronen-Zeitung”, it should be a manager job in Silicon Valley. Numerous large high-tech, IT and Internet companies have their headquarters in the region south of San Francisco.
Kurz did not comment. On the short message service Twitter, however, he wrote his Christmas greetings – rather unusually – in English: “Merry #Christmas, relaxing holidays and a happy New Year to you all!” – translated: “Happy #Christmas, relaxed holidays and a happy new year to all of you!”
Corruption allegations against Sebastian Kurz
Kurz resigned as Federal Chancellor in October after allegations of corruption. He and some of his closest political comrades are said to have used taxpayers’ money to commission polls to pave the way for the Chancellery. Kurz denies all allegations. He initially remained head of the conservative ÖVP and parliamentary group leader, but at the beginning of December abruptly announced his resignation from all offices. Before that, he and his girlfriend had become parents. The birth of his son changed his perspective, he said, and precluded a return to politics. Kurz was in the spotlight for ten years, as State Secretary, Foreign Minister and finally Chancellor.