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Austrian politician (born 1957) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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![]() Kopf in 2014 | |
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 | Hohenems, Austria | 27 June 1957
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]
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