Werner Faymann
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Werner Faymann (German: [ˈvɛʁnɐ ˈfaɪman]; born 4 May 1960) is an Austrian former politician who was Chancellor of Austria and chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) from 2008 to 2016. On 9 May 2016, he resigned from both positions amid widening criticism within his party.[1]
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Werner Faymann | |
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Chancellor of Austria | |
In office 2 December 2008 – 9 May 2016 | |
President | Heinz Fischer |
Vice-Chancellor | Josef Pröll Michael Spindelegger Reinhold Mitterlehner |
Preceded by | Alfred Gusenbauer |
Succeeded by | Christian Kern |
Chair of the Social Democratic Party | |
In office 8 August 2008 – 9 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Gusenbauer |
Succeeded by | Christian Kern |
Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology | |
In office 11 January 2007 – 2 December 2008 | |
Chancellor | Alfred Gusenbauer |
Preceded by | Hubert Gorbach |
Succeeded by | Doris Bures |
Member of the National Council | |
In office 29 October 2013 – 16 December 2013 | |
Nominated by | Himself |
Affiliation | Social Democratic Party |
In office 28 October 2008 – 2 December 2008 | |
Nominated by | Himself |
Affiliation | Social Democratic Party |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-05-04) 4 May 1960 (age 63) Vienna, Austria |
Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Spouse | Martina Ludwig |
Children | 2 |
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