Austrian leader investigated by corruption inquiry
Austrian leader investigated by corruption inquiry © Getty Images Sebastian Kurz said on Wednesday he had always tried to tell the truth to MPs and denied wrongdoing Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said he is being investigated by anti-corruption prosecutors over allegations that he made false statements to a parliamentary commission. MPs have been investigating claims of nepotism, including the appointment of party loyalist Thomas Schmid as head of Austria's state holding company. WhatsApp messages on Mr Schmid's phone suggest Mr Kurz may have more to answer than previously known. ...