Hannes Androsch: Austria's economic star and SPÖ icon died

Hannes Androsch: Austria's economic star and SPÖ icon died

Altaussee, Österreich - The death of Hannes Androsch, one of the most striking personalities in Austrian politics and business, shaken the country. The 86-year-old former Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister died in sad circumstances. In autumn 2024, Androsch, a trained auditor and successful entrepreneur, was still looking for the public discussion by criticizing current political malnutrition of ideas and answers, including Austrian parties, including his own SPÖ. This reports the Krone .

political legacy and ascent

Hannes Androsch was born in 1937 and was a dazzling figure in Austrian politics. From 1970 to 1981 as finance minister and Vice Chancellor under the Kreisky government, he experienced the ups and downs of national politics. Despite his political successes, Androsch had to deal with challenges, especially with allegations of incompatibility that led to his resignation from political offices in 1980. He was later convicted of tax evasion, but came to new fame in the economy when he invested in various companies, including as a co -owner at AT & S, Europe's largest circuit board manufacturer. This information comes from the detailed biography of Androsch to wikipedia .

As an important entrepreneur, Androsch expanded his career according to politics and was the chairman of several important institutes and organizations such as the AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology) and the Montan University Leoben. His role in the economy and its influence on the Austrian research landscape were unmistakable. Always controversial, but also tireless in his efforts to progress, Androsch leaves a complex heritage that remains noticeable in the political and economic landscape of Austria.