Karlheinz Kopf (born 27 June 1957 in Hohenems, Voralberg) is an Austrian politician of the conservative People's Party (ÖVP).
Karlheinz Kopf | |
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| Second President of the National Council | |
| In office 29 October 2013 – 8 November 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Fritz Neugebauer |
| Succeeded by | Doris Bures |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1957 Hohenems, Austria |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Website | Parliament website |
From 2013 to 2017, he was Second President of the National Council. On 8 July 2016, when Austrian president Heinz Fischer left office, the position of Acting President fell jointly to the three presidents of the National Council – Kopf, Norbert Hofer (Freedom Party), and Doris Bures (Social Democratic Party).[1] Alexander Van der Bellen was elected President on 4 December 2016, receiving support from 53.3% of voters and defeating Hofer.[2][3] Hofer, Kopf, and Bures served as joint acting president until Van der Bellen was sworn into office,[1] which took place on 26 January 2017.[4]
Honours edit
- Knight Grand Cross with Diamonds of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein (27 October 2017).[5]
- Knight of Honor of the Order of St. George.[6]
References edit
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- ^ a b Tasch, Barbara (1 July 2016). "An Austrian court just overturned the presidential election narrowly lost by a far-right candidate". International Business Times. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ "Austria far-right candidate Norbert Hofer defeated in presidential poll". BBC Online. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ Oltermann, Philip (5 December 2016). "Austria rejects far-right candidate Norbert Hofer in presidential election". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ Renon, Danielle (4 December 2016). "Autriche. Van der Bellen président: un soulagement face au populisme". Courrier International (in French). Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ Volksblatt
- ^ Homepage of the St. Georgs Orden