Ibiza affair
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The Ibiza affair, also known as Ibiza-gate, was a political scandal in Austria involving Heinz-Christian Strache, the former vice chancellor of Austria and leader of the Freedom Party (FPÖ), as well as Johann Gudenus, formerly a deputy leader of the Freedom Party.
Screenshot of the video that triggered the affair, showing Johann Gudenus (left), his wife Tajana (centre) and Heinz-Christian Strache (right) meeting with the sting operative in July 2017
Heinz-Christian Strache in 2020
Johann Gudenus in 2012
A rally on the Ballhausplatz on 18 May 2019 demanding an early election
Heinz-Christian Strache
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Heinz-Christian Strache is an Austrian politician and dental technician who served as Vice-Chancellor of Austria from 2017 to 2019 before resigning owing to his involvement in the Ibiza affair. He was also Minister of Civil Service and Sports from January 2018 to May 2019 and chairman of the Freedom Party (FPÖ) from April 2005 to May 2019. He previously served as a member of the National Council from October 2006 until December 2017 and as a member of the municipal council and state legislature of Vienna (2001–2006).
Heinz-Christian Strache
Heinz-Christian Strache in 2008.
Heinz-Christian Strache, speaking at a rally before the 2010 Vienna elections.
Heinz-Christian Strache with the DAÖ founders at their "New Year's Meeting" in January 2020.