Gerald Klug
| Gerald Klug | |
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| Gerald Klug, 2013 | |
| Federal Minister of Defence and Sports | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Werner Faymann |
| Preceded by | Norbert Darabos |
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| Born | 13 November 1968 Graz |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Karl-Franzens University |
| Profession | Jurist |
Gerald Klug (born 13 November 1968) is an Austrian jurist and politician. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party. Since 11 March 2013 he has been serving as federal minister of defence and sports.
Early life and education[edit]
Klug was born in Graz on 13 November 1968.[1] After graduating from technical college in Graz and vocational school he served in the Austrian army from 1987 to 1988.[2] He received a law degree from Karl-Franzens University in 2001.[1]
Career[edit]
Klug is a member of the Social Democratic Party and chairman of the party in the Austrian Federal Council, Austria’s Upper House.[2][3] He was first elected to the council in 2005.[2] He was appointed federal minister of defence and sports in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Werner Faymann on 11 March 2013. He replaced Norbert Darabos in the post.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Curriculum Vitae of Gerald Klug, Minister of Defence and Sports". Austrian Armed Forces. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Gerald Klug becomes new defence minister". Austrian Independent. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ Boris Groendahl (5 March 2013). "Austria’s Ruling Party Names Minister Darabos to Manage Campaign". Bloomberg. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
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