This week Sebastian Kurz came out to defend Finance Minister Gernot Blümel against suspicion of corruption. (We remember the facts.)
At a press conference on the federal government’s corona measures, he said: “The allegations are false.”
In which role does Sebastian Kurz say this? Is he speaking as Gernot Blümel’s friend? Or is he speaking as chairman of the People’s Party? Or is he speaking as Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria?
If he speaks as Gernot Blümel’s friend, his words are irrelevant. Investigation is not his business, but that of the judicial authorities.
If he speaks as chairman of the People’s Party, his words are irrelevant. Investigation is not his business, but that of the judicial authorities.
If he speaks as Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, his words are irrelevant. Investigation is not his business, but that of the judicial authorities.
As Gernot Blümel’s friend, his words are well meant. They are undermining the work of our intelligence agencies.
As chairman of the People’s Party, his words are perfidious. They are undermining the independence of our judiciary.
As Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, his words are dangerous. They are undermining our democratic rule of law.
As a reminder: He spoke these words in a press conference of the federal government.
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Vienna Calling 