Benita Ferrero-Waldner

Austrian diplomat, Foreign Minister

Benita Ferrero-Waldner - Austrian diplomat, Foreign Minister
Born

September 5th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Austria

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Austrian lawyer, politician, and diplomat held the position of Foreign Minister from 2000 to 2004. Served as Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy at the European Commission from 2004 to 2010. Involved in various international diplomatic initiatives and represented Austria in the European Union. Played a significant role in European integration and foreign affairs during tenure.

Served as Austrian Foreign Minister

Worked as European Commissioner for External Relations

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