Sebastian Kurz puts an end to the right-wing coalition in Austria

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Saturday decided to end the government coalition between his party, the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), and the Freedom Party (FPÖ, far right) of Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache.
This decision was taken after the publication of a video showing Heinz-Christian Stracher seeking secret financial support from Russia to the FPÖ.
"Enough is enough," Kurz said in a statement, listing several incidents involving the far-right party.
Kurz adds that he will propose to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen the convening of early parliamentary elections as soon as possible.

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