Sebastian Kurz’s Potential Return to the Fray
As coalition talks in Austria have failed, the possibility of snap elections looms, and a surprise twist could shake the political landscape in 2025. According to sources within the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 38, could once again throw his hat into the ring as a prime ministerial candidate.
While current Chancellor Karl Nehammer is not expected to run in a new election, Kurz is seen as a strong contender. An insider revealed that the ÖVP would struggle to win against the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) without Kurz, but with him, the election would be more competitive. Nehammer’s chances of re-election are considered slim, and he is viewed as having failed in his role.