About Sonja Zwazl
Born 1946. Sonja Zwazl is an Austrian politician.
Sonja Zwazl (born 10 July 1946) is an Austrian politician of the Volkspartei (ÖVP). She was president of the from 1999 to 2020 and a member of the Bundesrat from 2003 to 2023.
Life and career After visiting a business school from 1960 to 1962, she studied at the Fototechnikum Agfa in Munich from 1971 to 1973 and founded a private company in 1969.
She was a member of the Bundesrat from April 2003 to March 2023 and was president of the from 1999 to 2020 (see also: Austrian Economic Chamber), which she is most known for. Her successor thanked her for "years of successful work and incomparable commitment". Additionally, for short periods of time, she was the president (from January to June 2015) and vice-president (January to June 2022) of the Bundesrat. 2006:
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Who is Sonja Zwazl?
Austrian politician
When was Sonja Zwazl born?
Sonja Zwazl was born on 10 July 1946 in Weitra.
What is Sonja Zwazl's occupation?
Sonja Zwazl is a politician.
What nationality is Sonja Zwazl?
Sonja Zwazl is Austrian.
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