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Hans Peter Doskozil

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Hans Peter Doskozil is an Austrian politician serving as the Governor of Burgenland since 2019. Previously, he served as the Minister of Defence and Sport from 2016 to 2017. Before entering national politics, he had a distinguished career in the Austrian police force, eventually heading the state police in Burgenland. Known for his pragmatic and sometimes conservative stance on migration and security, he has remained a prominent figure within the Social Democratic Party of Austria, often advocating for distinct regional policies.

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Born
1970-06-21 · 56 years old
Birth place
Vorau, Styria, Austria
Education
University of Vienna
Career
Police officer, Head of the Landespolizeidirektion Burgenland

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