Alexander Van der Bellen
President of Austria
Born
January 18th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Elected as President in 2016, held the position as the first Green Party member in this role. Prior to serving as President, held the position of the Mayor of Vienna and served as a member of the National Council. Played a significant role in Austrian politics, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by migration and European Union policies.
Elected as President of Austria in 2016
Former Mayor of Vienna
Member of the National Council
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