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Ferdinand Lacina

b. 1942

Austrian politician, minister of finance

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About Ferdinand Lacina

Born 1942. Ferdinand Lacina is an Austrian politician.

Ferdinand Lacina (born 31 December 1942) is an Austrian politician. He served as finance minister from 1986 to 1995.

Early life Lacina was born on 31 December 1942. He is a graduate of the Vienna University of Economics and Business and was among the leading figures of the antifascist student movement in the 1960s.

Career Lacina is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria. He served as minister of transport and nationalized industries. On 16 June 1986 he was appointed finance minister, replacing Franz Vranitzky in the post. Lacina successfully reduced the federal deficit to 3.2% in 1994 following a long period of consolidation. He was also a member of Bank Medici's supervisory board. Lacina is the president of the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation.

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Important facts

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Education
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Positions held
Member of the National Council of Austria
Employers
Austrian Federal Government

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ferdinand Lacina?

Austrian politician, minister of finance

When was Ferdinand Lacina born?

Ferdinand Lacina was born on 31 December 1942 in Vienna.

What is Ferdinand Lacina's occupation?

Ferdinand Lacina is a politician.

What nationality is Ferdinand Lacina?

Ferdinand Lacina is Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferdinand Lacina

· Wikidata: Q1405539

· DBpedia: Ferdinand Lacina

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