Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen addresses the media during a press conference at the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has called for an early election after the resignation of his vice chancellor spelled an end to his governing coalition. (Michael Gruber/Associated Press)FRANKFURT, Germany — Austria’s president says the first few days of September would be the best time to hold an early election after a covert video scandal shook up the country’s politics. President Alexander Van der Bellen spoke Sunday after meeting with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Van der Bellen said “everything must be done to restore trust in officeholders, in the representatives of the people.”Copyright 2019 The Associated Press.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2019 11:37 UTC