ÖVP mourns Walter Schwimmer: A politician with heart and mind

ÖVP mourns Walter Schwimmer: A politician with heart and mind

Walter Schwimmer, the People's Party's long-standing member of the National Council, has died. This was reported by the ÖVP parliamentary club and emphasized that Schwimmer has had a decisive influence on parliamentary work and Austrian politics for almost three decades. The doctor of law was not only in the National Council from 1971 to 1999, but also deputy ÖVP club chairman from 1986 to 1994. In his political career he held numerous other important positions, including ÖVP social spokesman and federal chairman of the ÖAAB Vienna.

“Walter Schwimmer was a committed and accomplished politician whose passion for Europe and international cooperation was unmistakable,” said ÖVP club chairman August Wöginger. He made history as a member of the Austrian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and later as Secretary General of the Council of Europe from 1999 to 2004. His expertise in social, health policy and European affairs allowed him to leave an unmistakable mark, which Ingrid Korosec, President of the ÖVP Seniors, also emphasized in her condolences. She expressed her deepest condolences to his family and emphasized Schwimmer's ability to find compromise and positively influence the political climate.

An unforgettable loss

Walter Schwimmer was 82 years old. He was respected and valued across party lines, and his loss is mourned across the political spectrum. With his commitment, Schwimmer made a decisive contribution to the development of the Austrian People's Party and laid the foundation for many politically important decisions. The ÖVP parliamentary club will honor his memory, which has had a lasting impact on Austria's political landscape today.at reported.

His life's work leaves a significant gap that will be difficult to fill, and political colleagues agree that Schwimmer's signature will continue to be felt in the future apa.at highlights.