Barbara Eibinger-Miedl (born January 30, 1980) is an Austrian politician of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). She has been serving as the Regional Minister for Economy, Tourism, Europe, Science and Research in the Styrian Government since 2017.[1]
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| Born | January 30, 1980 Graz, Austria |
Early Life and Education
editBarbara grew up in a politically active family, which influenced her early interest in public service. Eibinger-Miedl completed her primary and secondary education in Graz before attending the University of Graz, where she earned a master's degree in law.[2]
Political Career
editBarbara Eibinger-Miedl entered politics with the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). She was first elected to the Styrian Provincial Parliament in 2010, where she served on several committees, including those focused on economic affairs, innovation, and European affairs.
In 2017, Eibinger-Miedl was appointed Regional Minister for Economy, Tourism, Europe, Science and Research. in the Styrian Government.[3] In this role, she has been instrumental in promoting regional economic development, fostering innovation, and enhancing the international competitiveness of Styria.[4]
Initiatives and Achievements
editDuring her tenure as Regional Minister, Eibinger-Miedl has launched several key initiatives:
- Styria 2030 Strategy: A comprehensive development plan focusing on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.[5]
- Green Tech Valley: An initiative aimed at positioning Styria as a leader in green technology and renewable energy.[6]
- Tourism Boost Programs: Strategies to enhance the attractiveness of Styria as a premier tourist destination.
References
edit- ^ "MMag. Barbara Eibinger-Miedl". StVP (in German). Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Barbara EIBINGER-MIEDL". Pfingstdialog 2024. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Barbara Eibinger-Miedl". Pfingstdialog 2024. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Sommer-Podcast: "Wos dahinter steckt": Hütter und Schmidhofer am Mikro". MeinBezirk.at (in German). 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "ams OSRAM plans to significantly expand production and chip technologies in Styria by 2030 as part of the European Chips Act". www.ledinside.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Grazer, Der. "Green Tech Cluster: 20 Prozent des globalen Grünstroms haben ihren Ursprung in Graz". grazer.at (in German). Retrieved 2024-07-25.