Wolfgang Schussel

ModernPoliticianAustria1945 — ?

Austrian chancellor in coalition with far-right.

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Quick Facts

Born

1945

Country

Austria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score51.0

Wolfgang Schussel — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Appointed Chancellor of AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Wolfgang Sch

ChancellorshipCoalition with Far-Right

Impact: national

EU Sanctions Against AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the inclusion of the Freedom Party in government, the other 14 EU member states imposed diplomatic sanctions on Austria on February 14, 2000. The sanctions were lifted in September 2000 after a report found no threat to democracy.

EU SanctionsDiplomatic Crisis

Impact: regionaldestructive

2002 AD

2002 Austrian Legislative Election VictoryPolitical Action◆ Major

In the November 24, 2002 election, Sch

Election VictoryCoalition Government

Impact: nationalconstructive

2007 AD

Resignation as ChancellorPolitical Action◆ Major

Schüssel resigned as Chancellor on January 11, 2007, after the 2006 election resulted in a loss for his party. He was succeeded by Alfred Gusenbauer of the Social Democratic Party, ending seven years of ÖVP-led government.

ResignationEnd of Chancellorship

Impact: national