POLITICS WITH ATTITUDE

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Book presentation

Margaretha Kopeinig

FRANZ VRANITZKY
POLITICS WITH ATTITUDE

Domestic and foreign policy tensions accompanied Franz Vranitzky's political career. As Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria (1986-1997), he fought for a respected Austria with diplomacy, substantive expertise and personal commitment. His years as Chancellor got off to a turbulent start: the takeover of the FPÖ by Jörg Haider, which led to new elections in 1986, the Waldheim affair with international repercussions and the EU accession negotiations. By admitting Austria's complicity in Nazi crimes, Vranitzky contributes to a new historical awareness. As a staunch anti-fascist, he still speaks out against anti-Semitism and racism today and warns against authoritarian systems and the dismantling of the rule of law and democracy in Europe.

Journalist and author Margaretha Kopeinig spoke to Franz Vranitzky about the major fundamental issues of his life and political career. Franz Vranitzky is convinced that politics must maintain its poise even in crisis situations - still highly topical today.

Greeting:
Rudolf Scholten, President of the Bruno Kreisky Forum

About the book:
Benedikt Föger, Czernin-Verlag

A conversation about politics with attitude:
Franz Vranitzky, Former Federal Chancellor, Founding and Honorary President of the Bruno Kreisky Forum
Sabine Gruber, writer, publicist
David Schalko, director, writer
Moderation Corinna Milborn, author, journalist, head of information at ProSieben.Sat1.PULS4

In co-operation with the Czernin publishing house