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“I am also integration minister and speak with many refugees. When I ask if they came with the goal of living in Greece or Poland, most of them answer "no."”

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Sebastian Kurz

Sebastian Kurz is an Austrian politician currently serving as the Chancellor of Austria. Born on August 27, 1986, he is the youngest Chancellor in the history of Austria. Kurz has made a name for himself in politics with his young career and reformist policies. He has been instrumental in implementing economic and social reforms in Austria, including simplifying the tax system, reducing public debt, and promoting European integration. His political ideas and policies have received high praise both domestically and internationally, and he is considered a significant figure on the European political stage. more

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