Reinhold Mitterlehner

Reinhold Mitterlehner is an Austrian politician who served as the Vice Chancellor and Minister of Science, Research and Economy in Austria. He was a prominent member of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and played a significant role in the coalition government between the ÖVP and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). Mitterlehner's political career was marked by his involvement in economic policy and education reform. He faced challenges during his tenure, particularly related to internal party dynamics and leadership struggles, which eventually led to his resignation in 2017. His political legacy includes efforts to modernize Austria's economic landscape and address key issues in the education sector.