Minister of Defense (Austria)
The Minister of Defense of Austria heads the Ministry of Defense.
Minister of Defense (Austria)
Image: Dr. Julius Deutsch (cropped)
Image: Walter Breisky (1871–1944) 1927 © Georg Fayer (1892–1950) Oe NB 10449491
Image: Walter Breisky (1871–1944) 1927 © Georg Fayer (1892–1950) Oe NB 10449491
The president of Austria, officially titled federal president of the Republic of Austria is the head of state of the Republic of Austria. Though theoretically entrusted with great power by the Constitution, in practice the president is largely a ceremonial and symbolic figurehead.
The "Abdication Proclamation" of Emperor Charles I.
Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss played a key role in the history of fascism (1934).
Cabinet Kreisky I, with Chancellor Bruno Kreisky seated at the center of the futon and President Rudolf Kirchschläger standing behind him (center-right)
Image: Spiegelsaal 2