Franz Fischler

Franz Fischler
Fischler in 2024
European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development
In office
1995–2004
President
Preceded byRené Steichen
Succeeded bySandra Kalniete
Personal details
Born (1946-09-23) September 23, 1946 (age 78)
Absam, Tyrol, Austria
Political partyAustrian People's Party
Alma materUniversity of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna
OccupationPolitician

Franz Fischler (born 23 September 1946) is an Austrian politician from the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). He was the European Union's Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (1995–2004).[1] He also was President of the European Forum Alpbach.[2]

Franz Fischler is married with Adelheid (Heidi) Hausmann in 1973 . They have two sons , Klaus and Georg and two daughters , Bernadette and Ursula.

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