Reinhard Rack (born 7 August 1945 in Leoben , Styria ) is an Austrian politician and Member of the European Parliament . He is a member of the Austrian People's Party, which is part of the European People's Party , and sits on the European Parliament 's Committee on Transport and Tourism .
He is also a substitute for the Committee on Constitutional Affairs , a member of the delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand , and a substitute for the delegation for relations with Japan .
Studied law and interpreting at the University of Graz (1964-1968) Dr.jur Qualified translator University assistant (1968) Postdoctoral lecturing qualification (1976) University professor in constitutional, administrative and European law (since 1980) Visiting professor, Rutgers University, Camden/New Jersey (1985 and 1988) Academic publications in Austria and abroad Visiting lecturer, University of Malaysia (UMESP), Kuala Lumpur (2001) Spokesman on European affairs for the Land of Styria (1990-1994) Member of the Nationalrat (1994 and 1996) Member of the European Parliament (since 1996) ÖVP Head of Delegation (1995-1996) Vice-Chairman, Group of the European People's Party, European Parliament (1996-1999) Vice-Chairman, EPP-ED Group, European Parliament Member, Convention for drafting a European Charter of Fundamental Human Rights (1999-2000) Member, Convention on the Future of Europe (2002-2003) Member, Austria Convention (since 2003 
