Prime Minister Werner Faymann Name Gerald Klug Preceded by Norbert Darabos Role Austrian Politician | Nationality Austrian Alma mater University of Graz Profession Jurist | |
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Born 13 November 1968 (age 55)
Graz ( 1968-11-13 ) Political party Social Democratic Party Party Social Democratic Party of Austria | ||
41556Nationalratssitzung Teil 9 Gerald Klug SPÖ 2014/12/10
Gerald Klug (born 13 November 1968) is an Austrian jurist and politician. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party. He served as Federal Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology between 26 January 2016 and 18 May 2016. From 11 March 2013 to 26 January 2016 he served as Federal Minister of Defence and Sports.
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Early life and education
Klug was born in Graz on 13 November 1968. After graduating from technical college in Graz and vocational school he served in the Austrian army from 1987 to 1988. He received a law degree from Karl-Franzens University in 2001.
Career
Klug is a member of the Social Democratic Party and chairman of the party in the Austrian Federal Council, Austria’s Upper House. He was first elected to the council in 2005. He was appointed federal minister of defence and sports in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Werner Faymann on 11 March 2013, replacing Norbert Darabos in the post. On 28 January 2016 Klug's term ended and he was replaced by Hans Peter Doskozil in the post.
