Influent FC man Hans Jörg Schimanek died - grief in Lower Austria

Influent FC man Hans Jörg Schimanek died - grief in Lower Austria

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The loss of a political size: Hans Jörg Schimanek has died! The former Freedom State Councilor in Lower Austria, which was in office and dignity from 1993 to 1999, shaped the Freedom Party and the Land sustainably. Udo Landbauer, the FPÖ state party chairman, expressed his deep regret about Schimanek's death. "He was an outstanding personality with exceptional commitment and deep social responsibility," said Landbauer. In addition to his political career, Schimanek was also active as a journalist and received the Konrad Lorenz Prize for his program "Arguments" in 1990. His skills in reporting were characterized by sensitivity and a clear attitude that helped to make public awareness, reported aps.at .

a life full of commitment and background

Hans Jörg Schimanek was born in 1963 and came from a politically committed family in which his father Hans Jörg Schimanek Senior was active for both the SPÖ and FPÖ. This family also shaped the political career of Schimanek Junior, who played a role with his brother in the FPÖ and in politics in general. Rüde arguments and lawsuits against journalists were part of his story early on, as can be seen from the reports. The entanglements in right -wing extremist circles in the area of Schimanek Junior are also important, especially his time as a co -organizer of paramilitary groups in the 1990s, which brought him a conviction, such as

The past few years were characterized by the arrest of his sons Jörg and Jörn in November 2024 in connection with right -wing extremist activities of the "Saxon separatists". This throws a shadow on the legacy that Schimanek leaves and shows that the controversy around the family are far -reaching. With the death of Hans Jörg Schimanek, who, despite his diverse political and journalistic activities, was in a highly polarized climate, a striking chapter of Lower Austrian politics is ended.