About Josef Pröll
Born 1968. Josef Pröll is an Austrian politician.
Josef Pröll (; born 14 September 1968, in Stockerau, Austria) is an Austrian former politician who was the chairman of the Austrian People's Party from 2008 until 2011. He was Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance.
Previously, he was the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment, and Water Management. He was also in charge of rethinking the party's positions and developing a more liberal socio-economic stance. On 28 November 2008, he was elected as the new federal party chairman by 89.6% of delegates at a party conference in Wels.
After two thromboses he suffered a pulmonary embolism in March 2011. A few weeks later, on 13 April, he resigned from all political functions. His successor was the Foreign Minister, Michael Spindelegger.
He is the nephew of Erwin Pröll and the father of Alexander Pröll.
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Who is Josef Pröll?
Austrian politician, minister of finance
When was Josef Pröll born?
Josef Pröll was born on 14 September 1968 in Stockerau.
What is Josef Pröll's occupation?
Josef Pröll is a politician.
What nationality is Josef Pröll?
Josef Pröll is Austrian.
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