Political colossus turned 86
SPÖ veteran Hannes Androsch has died
One of the most influential politicians of the post-war period is dead. The industrialist Hannes Androsch died unexpectedly at his home in Bad Aussee at the age of 86, according to information published in the "Krone" newspaper.
"Our thoughts are with his grieving relatives," his foundation said on Wednesday. The political colossus had recently been suffering from pneumonia. As a leading politician of the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), he shaped the country's economic policy profile for many years. Androsch joined the SPÖ at an early age and quickly rose to leading positions.
He was a member of the National Council from 1967 to 1981 and was appointed Finance Minister by Federal Chancellor Bruno Kreisky in 1970, a position he held until 1981. During his time in office, Androsch pursued an expansive economic policy and played a key role in the modernization of Austria's infrastructure and the promotion of science and research.
Architect of social equality
His focus on an active state economic policy aimed at full employment, social equality and the promotion of innovation was particularly striking. He was regarded as the architect of numerous reforms in education and healthcare that changed Austria for good.
Conflicts and withdrawal from politics
Despite his successes, Androsch's career was not free of controversy. Androsch was considered the "heir apparent" to SPÖ Chancellor Bruno Kreisky before he fell out of favor and began a second career as an industrialist. The reason for the break was his increasingly independent course, which led to tensions with Kreisky, who finally urged Androsch to resign in 1981. A subsequent tax audit and legal proceedings also tarnished his reputation, although he was acquitted of the main charges.
After retiring from active politics, Androsch moved into the private sector. As an entrepreneur and consultant, he continued to be a formative voice in public discourse and championed issues such as education and innovation.
Political work closely linked to Kreisky
Androsch's political work remains closely linked to the Kreisky era, during which Austria's welfare state was expanded and the foundations for today's prosperity were laid. His work in the field of economic policy and his visions for a modern Austria still have an impact today.
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