Viktor Klima

Austrian politician and businessman

Viktor Klima - Austrian politician and businessman
Born

June 4th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Austria

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Served as the 25th Chancellor of Austria from 1997 to 2000. Held various positions within the Austrian Social Democratic Party and was the Mayor of Vienna from 1994 to 1996. Contributed to economic reforms in Austria during the 1990s. Played a significant role in integrating Austria into the European Union.

25th Chancellor of Austria

Mayor of Vienna from 1994 to 1996

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