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Sebastian Kurz: Austria's ex-chancellor wins appeal against perjury conviction

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Austria 's former chancellor Sebastian Kurz has won his appeal against a conviction for perjury.

The court's ruling overturns last year's judgement and eight-month suspended prison sentence.

The 38-year-old resigned as chancellor in 2021 and quit politics amid a series of allegations.

He still faces investigation on corruption allegations for which he denies wrongdoing.

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