Barbara Prammer
Austrian politician and social worker
Born
1954
72 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Served as the President of the Austrian National Council from 2006 to 2014. Worked in social work before entering politics, advocating for various social issues. Held a parliamentary seat for the Social Democratic Party from 1990 until her death in 2014. Actively participated in campaigns related to women's rights and social equality.
Served as President of the Austrian National Council
Advocated for women's rights and social equality
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