Johannes Rauch (German: [joˈhanεs ʁaʊx]; born 24 April 1959 in Rankweil) is an Austrian politician (Green Party) who has been serving as Federal Minister of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection in the government of chancellor Karl Nehammer since 8 March 2022.[1] Before taking office as Federal Minister, he was Provincial Councillor for the Environment and Mobility in the Vorarlberg State Government.[2]

Johannes Rauch
Johannes Rauch (2023)
Minister of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection
Assumed office
8 March 2022
ChancellorKarl Nehammer
Preceded byWolfgang Mückstein
Personal details
Born (1959-04-24) 24 April 1959 (age 65)
Rankweil
Political partyThe Greens – The Green Alternative

In October 2023 Rauch stated that his political career will end with his current position, but not his political engagement.[3]

Rauch is sceptical of the FPÖ.[3][4]

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection
2022–incumbent
Incumbent

References edit

  1. ^ "Federal Minister Johannes Rauch". www.sozialministerium.at. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. ^ "Rauch Johannes | Parlament Österreich". www.parlament.gv.at (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  3. ^ a b red, ORF at/Agenturen (2023-10-08). "Rauch strebt kein Regierungsamt mehr an". news.ORF.at (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  4. ^ red, ORF at/Agenturen (2023-10-08). "Rauch plädiert für Bundesregierung ohne FPÖ". news.ORF.at (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-08.