Franz Fischler | |
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European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development | |
In office 1995–2004 | |
President | |
Preceded by | René Steichen |
Succeeded by | Sandra Kalniete |
Personal details | |
Born | Absam, Tyrol, Austria | September 23, 1946
Political party | Austrian People's Party |
Alma mater | University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna |
Occupation | Politician |
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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