Heinz-Christian Strache is an Austrian politician known for his role as the former leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). He served as the Vice Chancellor of Austria from December 2017 until May 2019. Strache has been a prominent figure in Austrian politics, advocating for right-wing policies and immigration control. In May 2019, Strache resigned from his political positions following a scandal involving a secretly recorded video that raised concerns about corruption. This incident significantly impacted his political career and the FPÖ's standing in Austrian politics, leading to a shift in the country's political landscape.