Sebastian Kurz, ex-Chancellor of Austria, Cleared of Perjury Charges

Sebastian Kurz, Austria’s former chancellor, was acquitted Monday of lying during a parliamentary inquiry, clearing his name in a case that had tarnished his reputation since he resigned in 2021. The court overturned an earlier ruling that found him guilty of misrepresenting the extent of his involvement in installing an ally for a control board while in office. Judge Werner Röggla stated that the evidence of false testimony was insufficient, and if given more time to testify, Kurz could have provided a fuller account. This acquittal may help restore some credibility to his political career after the high-stakes scandal.