Gerald Klug (born 13 November 1968) is an Austrian jurist and politician who served as minister of transport, innovation and technology in 2016. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he previously served as minister of defence and sports from 2013 to 2016.
Gerald Klug | |
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 Gerald Klug, 2014 | |
| Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology | |
| In office 26 January 2016 – 18 May 2016 | |
| Appointed by | Heinz Fischer |
| Chancellor | Werner Faymann |
| Preceded by | Alois Stöger |
| Succeeded by | Jörg Leichtfried |
| Minister of Defense and Sports | |
| In office 11 March 2013 – 28 January 2016 | |
| Appointed by | Heinz Fischer |
| Chancellor | Werner Faymann |
| Preceded by | Norbert Darabos |
| Succeeded by | Hans Peter Doskozil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 November 1968 Graz, Austria |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Karl-Franzens University |
| Profession | Jurist |
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, replacing Norbert Darabos in the post.[2] On 28 January 2016 Klug's term ended and he was replaced by Hans Peter Doskozil in the post.[4]
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. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ Boris Groendahl (5 March 2013). "Austria's Ruling Party Names Minister Darabos to Manage Campaign". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ "Hans Peter Doskozil Sworn in as new Minister of Defence and Sports". Austrian Armed Forces. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
External links edit
Media related to Gerald Klug at Wikimedia Commons
