Magnus Brunner
Profile
Magnus Brunner is an Austrian politician currently serving as the European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, a position he assumed on December 1, 2024. Previously, he served as the Federal Minister of Finance of Austria from 2021 to 2024 and as a State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology. A member of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), Brunner has held various roles in regional and national politics, including serving as a member of the Austrian Federal Council. He is known for his background in law and economics, having previously led the OeMAG, Austria's green electricity settlement agency, and served as a political director for the Austrian Economic Federation.
Details
- Born
- 1972-05-06 · 54 years old
- Birth place
- Höchst, Vorarlberg, Austria
- Education
- University of Innsbruck (Doctor of Law), King's College London
- Career
- Political Director of the Austrian Economic Federation, Head of Corporate Development at Illwerke/VKW-Group, CEO of OeMAG Abwicklungsstelle für Ökostrom AG
