Sebastian Kurz Set To Become Austria’s New Right-Wing Chancellor

At 31, Sebastian Kurz is about to become Austria’s new chancellor, which would make him the first millennial to lead a Western country.

Kurz heads Austria’s conservative People’s Party, which recently won the country’s general election. Kurz, who was Europe’s youngest-ever foreign minister back in 2013, isn’t married, but does have a long-term girlfriend.

His campaign appealed to the country’s right-wing voters, with Kurz vowing to shut down migrant routes and restrict benefits for all immigrants. It’s resonated in a country that’s seen a surge in refugees, many of whom are fleeing conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa.

Anointed as “wunderwuzzi,” or whiz kid, Kurz still has one more step before taking power. Since his party didn’t win a majority of the votes, Kurz, who is projected to win, will most likely have to form a coalition with the far-right Freedom Party.

Looks like the kids are all right?

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