ÖVP mourns the loss of Walter Schwimmer: a politician with heart and mind

ÖVP mourns the loss of Walter Schwimmer: a politician with heart and mind

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Walter Schwimmer, the long -time Member of the National Council of the People's Party, died. This was reported by the ÖVP parliamentary club and emphasized that swimmers have had a decisive influence on parliamentary work and Austrian politics for almost three decades. The doctorate was not only in the National Council from 1971 to 1999, but also from 1986 to 1994 deputy ÖVP club chairman. In his political career, he held numerous other essential offices, including the ÖVP social spokesman and federal chairman of ÖAAB Vienna.

"Walter Schwimmer was a committed and accomplished politician whose passion for Europe and international coexistence was unmistakable," said ÖVP club chairman August Wöginger. He wrote 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 left him unmistakable traces, which Ingrid Korosec, President of the ÖVP seniors, also underlined in her condolences. She expressed her deepest sympathy for his family and emphasized Schwimmer's ability to find compromises and positively influence the political climate.

an unforgettable loss

Walter Schwimmer was 82 years old. He was respected and appreciated far beyond the party borders, and the loss is mourned throughout 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 political-friendly decisions. The ÖVP parliamentary club will preserve him an honorable memory that has shaped the political landscape of Austria sustainably, as

his life's work leaves a significant gap that will be difficult to fill, and the political colleagues agree that Schwimmer's handwriting will remain noticeable in the future, as will also be felt in the future, as well as apa.at emphasized.