Claudia Arpa

Claudia Arpa (born 12 November 1967) is an Austrian politician who was President of the country's Federal Council from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.

Early life and education Arpa was born on 12 November 1967 in Waiern in Carinthia, the third of four children. She attended Gnesau elementary school and Feldkirchen secondary school, graduating in 1982. She undertook further studies in economics in Villach. In 1993, she graduated with teaching degrees in psychology, geography and economics from Karl Franzens University in Graz. In April 2018, she was elected to the Carinthian State Parliament. In November 2021, she was unanimously elected Chair of SPO women in Wolfsberg District.

Arpa became a member of the Federal Council in April 2023, delegated by the Carinthian state parliament, and was elected President on 1 July 2023.

Personal life Arpa is married and has three daughters.