Rumor mill boils over

Vogl after Zuckerl exit: Some in ÖVP for Kurz

(Bild: krone.tv)

The rumors about a possible return of former chancellor Sebastian Kurz to politics continue, especially after the collapse of the three-party coalition. "Krone" domestic affairs journalist Erich Vogl is not surprised: "There are not unimportant people in the ÖVP who are saying: 'Well then, let's go to new elections and bring Kurz back. He has already helped us to huge election victories."

However, the political situation is different today: "Back then, there were no investigations into him and other ÖVP figures. Whether he could achieve similar electoral successes again today is questionable." Sebastian Kurz himself has not yet made a clear statement about a comeback. Vogl sees the political situation in Austria as being of particular interest in German-speaking countries, but puts it into perspective: "Austria is not a player like Germany. But it does matter who governs here - be it a Putin friend like Kickl or a conservative-liberal government."

Could Sebastian Kurz really lead the ÖVP to electoral success once again? And above all, would voters place their trust in him again? Watch the entire interview in the video above!