Norbert Hofer
Norbert Hofer (born March 2, 1971) is a conservative Austrian politician and a member of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). He is most famous for his unsuccessful campaign for Austrian president in 2016, a very close race, and for being the Third President of the National Council (one of three members).
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Early life
Hofer was born on March 2, 1971 in Vorau in eastern Austria.[1] He completed secondary engineering school in 1990 with a specialization in aeronautics.[1] After serving his legally mandated military service, in 1990-91, Hofer served as an aeronautical engineer for Austrian Airlines from 1991-94.[1]
Early political career
Starting in 1994, Hofer started working for the FPÖ, first as an organization officer in the Burgenland chapter of the party and eventually advancing to positions of party leadership.[1] Hofer has held several positions of party leadership.[1]
In 1997, Hofer was elected a council member of the City of Eisenstadt, a position he would serve in until 2007.[1] In 2005, he became the deputy chairman of the national FPÖ, and the next year he was elected to the Austrian National Council.[1] In October 2013, Hofer became the Third President (third most senior leader, after the Austrian People's Party and Social Democratic Party leaders).[1]
2016 Austrian presidential election
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External links
- Profile at parlament.gv.at
