Heinz-Christian Strache

Heinz-Christian Strache is an Austrian politician, born in 1969, who led the right-wing Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). He served as Vice-Chancellor from 2017 to 2019 and was known for his nationalist and anti-immigration stance. In 2019, he resigned following a scandal involving a secretly recorded video that suggested he was willing to secure political favors in exchange for support from supposed Russian backers. The incident significantly impacted Austria’s politics, leading to a government reshuffle. Strache remains an influential but controversial figure in Austria's political landscape.