Sebastian Kurz — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served twice as Chancellor of Austria (2017-2019, 2020-2021), becoming the youngest Chancellor in Austrian history and youngest head of government globally for about four years.
Appointed Foreign Minister of Austria in 2013, serving until December 2017.
Began his political career by joining the Young People's Party (JVP) in 2003.
Currently works as a global strategist for Peter Thiel.
Co-founder of Dream and operates as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor.

Biography

Sebastian Kurz is an Austrian former politician born on August 27, 1986, in Vienna. He served twice as Chancellor of Austria, first from 2017 to 2019 and again from 2020 to 2021. Kurz entered politics in 2003 by joining the Young People's Party (JVP).

In 2011, he received his first government mandate as state secretary responsible for socially integrating refugees. Following the 2013 legislative election, Kurz became Austria's foreign minister, a position he held until December 2017.