Ursula Plassnik

Austrian politician and diplomat

Ursula Plassnik - Austrian politician and diplomat
Born

May 23rd, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Austria

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Austrian politician served as the Minister for European and International Affairs from 2000 to 2004 and as Foreign Minister from 2004 to 2006. Focused on European integration and international relations, and worked on issues such as migration and regional stability while in office. Engaged in diplomatic relations and represented Austria in various international forums.

Served as Austria's Foreign Minister

Promoted European integration

Participated in various international summits

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